Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
South Weymouth, MA
Travel Nurse Across America
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,408/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We're looking for Progressive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in South Weymouth, MA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PCU Travel Nurse, you will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment, but aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. Progressive Care Unit RNs will utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detecting any changes and thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated. The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.
As a PCU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- 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.
- Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
- Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employer
Travel Nurse Across America
- Guaranteed Pay - Many contracts allow a hospital to call off a set amount of shifts without penalty to the hospital. When that occurs to a traveler on contract with TNAA, their per diems are not affected.
- Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave, in all 50 states, begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
- Travel Reimbursement - We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
- Your Way is Paid - TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
- Housing - Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
- Insurance - We offer liability, vision, dental and health from day one.
About South Weymouth, MA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in South Weymouth, MA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in South Weymouth, MA, is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget accordingly.
- In summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows are around 60°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 40°F, and average lows are around 20°F.
- Short term rentals can be found in South Weymouth, MA, but availability may vary.
- It's advisable to start the search early.
- South Weymouth is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is recommended for getting around.
- The population in South Weymouth, MA, is diverse, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- South Weymouth offers a variety of restaurants, with options for different cuisines.
- There are also opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and visiting nearby beaches.
- For those interested in arts and music, there are local venues that host performances and events.
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