Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lynchburg, VA
Travel Nurse Across America
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,791/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 Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, VA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Lynchburg, VA here's what you should know:- Lynchburg's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs range from 85-90°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F, offering a mix of seasons for those who enjoy variety.
- Short term rentals are available in Lynchburg and can be found with relative ease, providing options for travel nurses in need of temporary housing.
- Lynchburg is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Lynchburg has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen from the surrounding forests.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses drawn to the area's healthcare facilities.
- Lynchburg offers a variety of activities including Southern cuisine restaurants like The Water Dog, The Bootlegger, and the Blue Ridge Grill.
- The city also has art and history attractions such as the National D-Day Memorial and Point of Honor.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Riverfront Park and Percival’s Island Natural Area for year-round outdoor activities.
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