- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start
- ASAP
Job description
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Elkhart, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Position Description: Facility: Elkhart General Hospital, Elkhart, Indiana. Unit: Flexible Acuity Unit 6 NE (3580). Unit Type: Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty: Stepdown Nursing. Average Daily Census: 8 patients. Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric patients. • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5 on days, nights, and weekends. • Float Requirement: Yes. • Call Requirement: Yes. • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend. Common Patient Diagnoses This unit primarily cares for: • Airborne infectious diseases (COVID, Tuberculosis, Meningitis). • Acute ventilatory and hypoxic respiratory failure requiring: o BiPAP o High Flow Oxygen o Trilogy ventilation support • Substance and alcohol withdrawal requiring frequent medication administration and Precedex. • Acutely ill tracheostomy patients requiring close respiratory monitoring. Required Certifications • BLS (Basic Life Support) required. • ACLS preferred. Electronic Medical Record & Systems • EMR: Cerner. • Medication Dispensing: Pyxis. Clinical Skills Expected Experience is expected with: • Cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation. • Rapid response and code teams. • Central lines, PICC lines, ports, IV starts, and blood administration. • Heparin protocols. • Cardiac and vasoactive drips (including titration). • Neurologic conditions including CVA, seizures, intracranial bleeds, substance withdrawal, and traumatic brain injury. • Respiratory care including: o BiPAP/CPAP o High Flow Nasal Cannula o Tracheostomy care o Chest tubes o Oxygen therapy o Ventilator patient care Equipment & Resources Available • Negative pressure rooms. • Respiratory therapy services. • Rapid response team. • Pharmacy, physical therapy, phlebotomy, social services, transportation, and unit secretary support. Experience Requirements • Minimum 1 year of RN experience required. • Experience managing a 1:5 patient ratio required. • Community hospital and Trauma Level II experience preferred. Traveler Information • First-time travelers accepted. • Scrub Color: Royal Blue.
Unit: FAU 6NE
Position: RN PCU
Shift: days
Call requirements: n/a
Weekends: every other weekend
Holidays: every other holiday
Float: required for like units or lower acuity
#TB_RN
TalentBurst, Inc Job ID #26-36901. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
About TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.