Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,878 per week in Charlotte, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Charlotte, NC Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $1,878 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Charlotte, North Carolina, 28210! Job Title: RN - PCU Profession: RN Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12hr Night Shift Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 18 months of PCU experience License: RN license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required Must-Have: Experience with various patient conditions, including tracheostomy and ventilated patients Description: The position is for a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The unit contains 36 beds with an average census of 36 patients. Common patient types include those with COPD, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, renal failure, sepsis, and those requiring respiratory support. Patient ratios are RN to patient at 1:3-4 and CNA to patient at 1:9. Skills required include experience with tracheostomies, temporary pacemakers, cardiac medications, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, trach care, blood products, and wound care. Support within the department includes CNA patient care for activities of daily living and mobility. There is no receptionist, and case management is provided by two staff members per unit. Clinical support is available 24/7, including respiratory therapy, a dedicated pharmacist, and a nurse educator. Virtual nursing assists with admissions, discharges, and observation of patients. Floating is required within the designated region and scope of practice as needed. Providers in the department include hospitalists, intensivists, and critical care staff. The unit culture emphasizes family orientation and teamwork. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29774676EXPTEMP