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

$2,390-2,881/week
Posted 15 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • CA license
  • COVID Vaccine Required (Certification)
    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.
    Job requirements
  • Must have 2-3 years of experience in specialty - open to first time travelers.
  • RN’s should have experience in a ICU stepdown or PCU unit.
  • Training is telemetry.
  • Training in high risk medications.
  • Experience in Arterial and CVP pressure lines; titrating pressors; precedex; trach & stable vented patients.
  • Must be able to titrate drips.
  • Common titratable &/or set rate drips include Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, levophed.
    Schedule information
  • Shifts are 12Hr starting at 645am/pm. 3 shifts/week.
  • Schedules made out about 2-3 weeks in advance initially, then try to schedule them out 9 weeks in advance.
  • Self-scheduling for the most part.
  • Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week schedule, Days - Sat/Sun, Nights - Fri/Sat.
  • No call or standby requirement.
    Unit specific information
  • Nights, Every Other Weekend, First to Float
  • Scrub Color/Dress code: Navy blue
  • Unit/Department specific orientation: 1 shift on unit
    Additional Details
  • Very close-knit team with effective teamwork.
  • They stress the patient experience on the unit and they want someone who knows and understands HCAHPS and core measures.
  • The traveler should be invested in their mission and values and be self-motivated and team oriented.
  • They are very traveler friendly.
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About Redding, CA

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