Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Charleston, WV
Samba Care
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,581/week

Posted 4 days ago

Overview

Start Date01/09/2025
Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks
Facility Information
Short Term Acute Care424 bedsOracle Cerner

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,581/week

Benefits

Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Medical benefits
401k retirement plan

Description

Progressive Care Nurse Job Description:

Studying patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to the progressive care unit.
Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
Interpreting measurements from specialized medical equipment.
Monitoring and administering prescribed medication, as well as performing titration of drug doses.
Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements, as well as designated interventions.
Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention instructions.
Updating and maintaining ward charts, patient files, and medical records.
Overseeing Progressive Care Unit nursing assistants and support staff.
Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.

Samba Care Job ID #29779516. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse:Step Down | Progressive Care,19:00:00-07:00:00

Facility

Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital

4.2rating(25 reviews)

4.0rating

Pros

Multiple resources, Nurse-to-patient ratio

Cons

cost of living to high for the area. Staff can be unfriendly towards travelers.

Anonymous

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Contract Position

Review of Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital on Dec 4, 2024

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Short Term Acute Care
424 beds
Oracle Cerner

ADDRESS3200 Maccorkle Ave SeCharleston, WV 25304

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Employer

Samba Care

5.0rating(2 reviews)

5.0rating

Cecile N

CMA (CMA)

Review of Adina Lercher on Mar 2, 2023

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About

SambaCare is a leading healthcare staffing firm servicing healthcare facilities throughout the United States. We maintain excellence in partnering caregivers with facilities. Our mission is to facilitate the highest level in patient care while enabling our staff members to advance their careers with rewarding jobs.

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About Charleston, WV

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Charleston, WV here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Charleston offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and local sports events to enjoy.

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