Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,523 per week

About the Role

Travel nursing position for an RN in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) located in Richmond, Virginia. This assignment is for 13 weeks with a commitment of 36 hours per week. Shifts are 12 hours, available during days or nights.

Unit Details

• Number of Beds: 25
• Day Shift Staff: 1 Charge RN, 6 RNs, 1 Unit Secretary, 2-3 Techs
• Night Shift Staff: 1 Charge RN, 6 RNs, 1 Tech
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Equipment: EKG Machine, Hoyer Lift, LifePak
• EMR: Meditech

Responsibilities

• Handle a fast-paced unit with multiple admissions, discharges, transfers, and procedures
• Set priorities and modify patient care in response to changing conditions using problem-solving skills and good judgment
• Make timely notifications to physicians regarding changes in patient condition

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
• EKGs
• Most cardiac procedures are performed in the Cath Lab, not on the unit

Requirements

• Telemetry experience and ability to read EKGs (mandatory)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (mandatory)

Preferred Qualifications

• Sets priorities and modifies patient care in response to changing conditions by utilizing problem-solving skills and exhibiting good judgment
• Makes appropriate and timely notification to physicians on patient condition changes

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Team player
• Positive attitude

Floating & Schedule Details

• Low probability of floating to Med Surg
• Weekends and On-Call: Every 3rd Friday and Saturday (7p-7a) plus one additional Friday or Saturday (7p-7a) each schedule
• Required to work Halloween, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas night

About HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA

At HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, healthcare extends beyond the facility to focus on the people providing and receiving care. We empower healthcare professionals by equipping them with the necessary skills, tools, and support to deliver exceptional patient experiences. Our mission is to ensure the right professionals are in the right roles, giving clinicians a voice and access to opportunities that help them fulfill their mission of improving lives through quality patient care.

We uphold core values of Trust, Innovation, Adaptability, Courage, and Accountability. Our commitment is to positively impact the healthcare industry by providing first-priority access to over 200,000 jobs nationwide for our healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus
• Continuing Education
• Life insurance