Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,876 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty:PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline:RNStart Date:ASAPDuration:12 weeks36 hours per weekShift:12 hoursEmployment Type:TravelJob Title: Registered NurseJob DescriptionPrimary PurposeThe Registered Nurse – Resource Team provides comprehensive nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomesidentification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies, procedures, and/orprotocols under the supervision of the nursing leader. The RN Clinical Nurse/RT assists in maintaining a safe work environment andperforms all related job responsibilities in a safe manner. The Registered Nurse – Resource Team maintains clinical and professionalcompetency as appropriate to the population of patients served.Must be available to provide nursing services in all patient care areas of expertise and knowledge, at all elected facilities.A registered nurse's practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.Major ResponsibilitiesCollects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation.Analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or potential diagnoses, problem, and issues.Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safeenvironment.• Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with any applicable legal orpolicy parameters or principles.Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.Practices ethically.Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.Collaborates with healthcare consumers and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursingpractice.Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession.Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristicthinking.Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.Contributes to quality nursing practice.Evaluates one's own and others' nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards andguidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that aresafe, effective, and fiscally responsible.Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.Participate in committees, shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing and nurturingresearch to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.• Models the Atrium Health mission, vision, and value.• Supports and contributes to the Patient Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that everyteammate is a Caregiver whose role is to meet the needs of the patient.Minimum Job RequirementsEducationGraduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing.Certification / LicenseValid, active unencumbered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board for GA locations andAlabama Licensing Board for AL locations.BLS required.ACLS required.Work Experience2 years of nursing experience in specialty area required.Knowledge / Skills / AbilitiesPatient Population ServedDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriateto the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.Protected Health InformationWill limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibilitywithin the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and iscontrolled via user ID and password.Machines, Tools, and EquipmentAll related medical equipment and supplies.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsWork requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to liftand support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English in good,understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch. Finger dexterity.Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.Physical Abilities Testing required.Preferred Job RequirementsEducation:BSN preferredCertification / LicenseExperienceKnowledge / Skills / AbilitiesAdditional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader.SimpliFi Job Status NotesShift12hr Night Shift - 36Shift Information1900-0700SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/NoyesOn Call, Call Back RequirementsNoneWeekend RotationEOWHoliday RequirementsTravelers will work 75% of holidaysFloating RequirementsRegion 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC MainMercyLCH)JOB DESCRIPTIONAbout Facility:o58 licensed bedsoNo Trauma DesignationoRadius rule:Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit●Unit Information:oBeds: 33oMinimum Years of Experience required? 18 months PCU expoWill you accept a first-time traveler? Yes●Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:oStroke R/O, Client, cellulitis, FTT, AMS, CP R/O, Afib, COPD, ect.●Patient Ratios:oRN:1:5-1:6●Required Licensure & Certifications:oRN:BLS, ACLS, NIHSS●Skills required:oEssential nursing functions, teamwork, communicationoExperience with traches, cardiac gtt experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, management of central lines●Support within the Department:oCNA - ADLs, VS, FSBG, Telemetry/Masimo monitoring, assist with ADT.oReceptionist/HUC – Most day shifts – Call bell and phone call triage, assist with ADToCharge nurse - mostly without patient assignmentoPhlebotomyoIV/VAT TeamoResource Nurse, as staffing allowsoRT 24/7YesoHospitalist 24/7 - a Mix of in person and VirtualoTelemetry monitoring/tech - Monitored at nurses station and in Central Bunker at AH Cleveland●Technology/Equipment:oEMR: EPICoIV Pump:AlarisoMed dispensing: OmnicelloMonitors: Phillips TelemetryoUnit specific equipment: Several fall prevention tools in use, multiple patient positioning tools in use●Floating:oWithin region and scope of practiceoWill be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice –DECLINE if not agreeableRegion 3 - Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC MainMercyLCH)If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock)●Orientation(facility and unit):oNEOo2 days departmental●Scheduling:oWeekend rotation: every otheroNo calloHoliday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidaysoRTO: Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays – must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hoursoSchedule cycle: every 6 weeks●Other notes:oScrub Color: Navy BlueoParking: FreeoUnit Culture: Close-Knit, teamwork by all, every patient is our patient, high value on patient experience#TB_RN#ZRHCTalent Burst Job ID #26-06289. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - PCUAbout TalentBurst, IncTalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.