Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $3,400 per week

Job Summary

Step Down Unit RN located in Marshfield, Wisconsin. This position requires delivering specialized care for patients transitioning from acute to less intensive settings. The role involves managing a diverse patient population with cardiac, respiratory, and general medical conditions in a fast-paced, acute care environment.

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.

Certifications Required

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• NIHSS

Location Requirements

• Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility.

Beds and Patient Ratios

• 28 beds;
• patient ratios are approximately 1:5 during day/evening shifts and 1:6-7 during night shifts, with an average of 6 patients per nurse.

Patient Population

• Up to 75% cardiology-related patients including pre/post procedures, chest pain, NSTEMIs, and general medical patients such as CHF, COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, dialysis, altered mental status, nephrology, hematology, wounds, and overflow strokes.

Experience or Skills

• At least 1 year of Telemetry (Tele), Intermediate Care (IMC)/Stepdown RN experience;
• proficient in drip medication management (insulin, heparin, nitro, diltiazem, Lasix);
• strong communication and teamwork skills;
• heavy cardiac unit experience preferred;
• previous travel experience is a plus.

Monitoring and Equipment

• Ability to read telemetry strips required;
• tele monitors provided by technicians stationed elsewhere;
• equipment includes continuous Cpap & Bipap, high flow, vapotherm, nebulizers, chest physiotherapy, no ventilators.

Additional Responsibilities

• Charge RNs manage patient assignments and act as a resource;
• Nurse Aides available with ratio of 1:9 day/evening and 1:14 nights;
• floating may be required to other Medical/Surgical floors and specialties depending on staffing needs.

Orientation

• 1 day of facility-specific orientation (12 hours off-unit, 12 hours on-unit).

Dress Code

• Professional attire;
• scrub color is flexible and must be kept clean.

Schedule and Rotation

• No self-scheduling;
• efforts made to accommodate block scheduling.

Other Notes

• Floating to other Med/Surg floors and specialties may be necessary;
• staff may be scheduled in 4-hour blocks, and there is no on-call requirement.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance;
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage;
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage;
• Competitive salaries;
• Referral bonuses;
• Travel reimbursement;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• Direct deposit/free checking;
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Pay Package

The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.