Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Blacksburg, VA
Travel Nurse Across America
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,815/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 Blacksburg, VA. 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 Blacksburg, VA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Blacksburg, VA here's what you should know:- Blacksburg's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 82°F, while winter lows can drop to around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Blacksburg, and they are relatively easy to find due to the presence of a large university in the area.
- Blacksburg is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Most residents rely on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Blacksburg is a diverse community with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees and pollen.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area due to the presence of a major university and medical facilities.
- Blacksburg offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with opportunities to explore music, theater, and visual arts.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities in the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains and New River Valley.
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