Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,866 per week
TotalMed · Shreveport, LA · 1 mo ago
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About the role
TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic bedside care; stabilize critical cardiac patients.
- Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
- Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
- Maintain and interpret specialized equipment used on patients.
- Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
- Stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
- Be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Manage stress and relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements
- ACLS certification.
- BLS certification.
- NIC or NRP certification.
- At least 2 years of recent acute care experience.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse license in good standing.
- Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong clinical judgment.
- Proficiency with medical equipment.
Benefits
- Weekly pay.
- Guaranteed hours.
- Continuing education.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Sick pay.
- Wellness and fitness programs.
- Referral bonus.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
Pay
The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
Shift: 12 hours, nights.