Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding

$2,170-2,854/week

Posted 11 hours ago Verified

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Job details

A hospital in California is looking for an experienced PCU RN for a travel assignment.
The right candidate will have 2+ years of experience and hold an active BLS, ACLS, and CA license.

Job requirements

2+ years of experience in a PCU or ICU stepdown unit.
Experience with arterial and CVP pressure lines, titrating pressors, precedex, trach & stable vented patients.
Ability to titrate drips such as precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and levophed.
Self-motivated and team-oriented.
Committed to the patient experience and understands HCAHPS and core measures.

Schedule information

Contract length of 13.0 weeks.
12Hr shifts starting at 645am/pm.
3 shifts per week.
Schedules made out about 2-3 weeks in advance, with efforts to schedule out 9 weeks in advance.
Self-scheduling for the most part.
4 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule, Days - Sat/Sun, Nights - Fri/Sat.
No call or standby requirement.

Unit specific information

PCU/Step-down (critical care stepdown)
14 beds/7 rooms
Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:3
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Stepdown patients from ICU, TBI/trauma patients, major surgery, CEA, sepsis
There is 1 aid most of the time for all 14 beds.
Floating Requirements: First to float, float to Tele or MedSurg
Scrub Color/Dress code: Navy blue
Unit/Department specific orientation: 1 shift on unit

Additional Details

Nights, EOW, First to Float
Open to first-time travelers.
Seeking someone who is very traveler friendly and contributes to a close-knit team with effective teamwork.

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Redding, CA is 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 range from 90-100°F, while winter lows average around 30-40°F.
Redding experiences long summers and mild winters.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Redding, CA, with options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Redding is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Redding has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Redding offers a variety of activities including exploring Turtle Bay Exploration Park, visiting the Sundial Bridge, and enjoying outdoor activities at Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown Lake.
There are also options for dining, art, music, and sports in the area.

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