Travel Nurse PCU

About the role

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical registered nurse care, delivering independent patient care within scope of practice.
• Utilize advanced patient care skills and continuously enhance nursing knowledge, skills, and behaviors through education and involvement beyond basic job requirements.
• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel (e.g., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (e.g., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage devices).
• Utilize safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms as needed.
• Initiate emergency support measures (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
• Assist with patient care duties/tasks (e.g., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, hygiene).

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse in specialty area(s) (e.g., medical/surgical, telemetry, intensive care, emergency department, operating room, post-anesthesia recovery, pediatrics, maternal-child health).
• ADN or Nursing Diploma.
• Current unencumbered RN license from the state(s) of practice and/or compact state license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Other credentials may be required based on specialty and assignment per requesting facility, state, and federal regulations.
• Specialty certification preferred; certifications and competencies to support care area and patient population served.
• Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Pay

$20.00 - $80.00 per hour