Travel Nurse RN - PCU
Bold Steps Behavioral Health · Manchester, CT · 1 mo ago
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About the role
Travel RN in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), responsible for providing specialized patient care in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and assess patients requiring close observation
- Administer medications
- Manage IVs
- Change dressings
- Operate electronic monitoring equipment
- Provide bedside care
- Stabilize cardiac patients
- Respond to emergency situations with timely interventions
- Ensure accurate documentation
- Communicate patient status effectively
- Perform clinical tasks such as inserting IVs, catheterization, medication administration, and equipment management
- Maintain vigilance for patient safety and rapid response to changes in condition
Requirements
- 1-2 years recent acute care experience
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NIH certifications (additional certifications may be required)
- Capable of standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Skills
- Strong stress management skills
- Ability to relate well with diverse patient populations
Benefits
Benefits and continuing education support.
Pay
Weekly pay
Schedule
12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, focusing on cardiac and medical stepdown care.