Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Mountain View, CA
Travel Nurse Across America
3x12 hrs, Days
$3,565/weekOverview
- Start Date11/25/2024
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We're looking for Progressive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Mountain View, CA. 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 Mountain View, CA
As a travel nurse in Mountain View, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Mountain View is significantly higher than the national average due to the high housing costs and overall expenses.
- Wages are generally higher to match the cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 80°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Mountain View, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Mountain View is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation options include buses and light rail, providing convenient access to neighboring cities and attractions.
- Mountain View is a diverse community with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- There is a substantial population of travel nurses in the area, contributing to a supportive healthcare community.
- Mountain View offers a variety of restaurants, including diverse culinary options.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy numerous parks, hiking trails, and recreational sports activities.
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