RN - PCU/Transplant
Louisville, Kentucky
Jewish Hospital
$2,111-2,978/weekJob Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers
Position Details
- Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Specialty: Transplant
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift Information
- Shift Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
- Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend
- Call Requirements: None
Unit Information
- Department/Cost Center: 50 0 3000
- Number of Beds: 28
- Patient Ratios: 3-5:1
- Equipment Used: PCA, chest tube, CVP, Levophed, Telemetry, epidural, tracheostomy, suctioning
- EMR System: Cerner
Qualifications
- Required Certifications:
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH
- Kentucky RN License
- Experience Required:
- Minimum of 2 years in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Float Requirements: Yes – Any PCU or Med Surg
Skills and Experience
- Must Have Skills/Experience:
- PCU experience
- Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Transplant experience
- CVP Monitoring
Patient Population
- Type of Patients:
- Transplant recovery patients
- Mixed acuity with telemetry patients
- Peritoneal dialysis as needed
Personality Fit
- Ability to work well with others
- Capable of functioning at a high level with high acuity patients
Dress Code
- Scrub Color:
- Top: Galaxy Blue
- Pants: Galaxy Blue or Black
Additional Information
Why Work at Jewish Hospital?
- Academic Medical Center in downtown Louisville
- Advanced heart care treatment at the new Heart Hospital
- Accredited chest pain center providing comprehensive 24/7 STEMI heart attack care
- Noted for numerous medical firsts in Kentucky and the nation, including:
- First kidney transplant in 1964
- First heart transplant in 1984
- First successful total artificial heart transplants
- Offers acute inpatient and outpatient rehab services through UofL Health - Frazier Rehab Institute
- Recognized as a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence for Movement Disorders Program
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious medical center known for its innovative treatments and patient care.
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Facility
Jewish Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Jewish Hospital
Pros
Flexible schedule Teaching facilities
Cons
Low pay Necessary items scattered over four rooms Some doctors’ poor working attitudes tolerated by management
- Short Term Acute Care
- 795 beds
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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