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Job ID: 896002
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,962.93
Job Title
Travel RN – PCU / Progressive Care Unit (Nights)
Location
Henderson, NC | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend required | On-call requirements apply
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 12-bed Progressive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric populations with a 4:1 patient ratio
- Perform cardiac rhythm recognition and manage cardiac drips including Cardizem and Amiodarone
- Care for patients with common diagnoses including CHF, COPD, and A-fib with RVR
- Document and manage patient care using the Paragon electronic health record system
- Float as needed to Med/Surg and ED/ICU overflow areas to care for PCU and lower-acuity patients
- Maintain ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications throughout the duration of the assignment
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in North Carolina or a compact state
- Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital experience
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
- Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel placement
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification or experience
- PCCN certification preferred
- ICU experience and demonstrated competencies for higher-acuity float coverage
- Proactive, outgoing, and team-oriented approach to patient care
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work at a Joint Commission Accredited facility recognized with an “A” rating in the LeapFrog Hospital Safety Rating
- Gain experience in a comprehensive, high-acuity environment featuring one of the region’s largest and most advanced PCU and ICU programs