Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,904 per week
Company: NuWest Travel Nursing
Location: Spokane
Posted on: November 13, 2024
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Job Description:
NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU -
Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Spokane,
Washington.Job Description & Requirements
Required Licensure & Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Consider first-time traveler? Yes
Skills required: Able to care for cardiovascular patient, identify,
interpret rhythms, Cardiac Drip Management: nitro, heparin,
Amiodarone, Cardizem, dopamine (fixed rate), dobutamine(fixed
rate), Cardiac rhythm interpretation, Epidurals, Chest Tubes;
Behavior and Personality Fit: The unit places high importance on
behavioral and personality alignment. The Nurse Manager seeks a
traveler who embodies a respectful, calm, and kind demeanor, values
teamwork, and communicates effectively.
Patient Types:
Cardiac and Vascular Care: MI, post-operative open heart surgery
(including TAVR and fem-pop bypass within 24 hours), pre- and
post-op open-heart patients (24-48 hours post-op), cardiac
arrhythmias, Tikosyn therapy, pacemakers, ICDs, and PCU-level
patients (requiring higher care but not ICU criteria). Also
includes post-cardiac catheterization patients (both femoral and
radial approaches with TR bands), carotid and thoracotomy patients
transitioning from ICU, microvascular flap procedures (typically
not assigned to travelers due to low patient volume), and
amputations related to vascular complications.
Cardiac Telemetry: Chest pain evaluation, stress testing, heart
catheterization, percutaneous interventions, and pacemaker
upgrades.
Medical Overflow
Acuity adaptable unit
Patient Ratios: 1:3 (can flex 1:5)
Technology/Equipment: EPIC, Alaris IV Pumps, Pyxis, Philips
monitors portable and bedside
Floating: Medsurg or ICU overflow
Weekend rotation: Every other
No call, but able to pick up extra shift if interested
Holiday Expectations: 2 of 3 holidays can be expected
Scrub Color: Any solid color
388 total bed Level 3 Trauma Center, 34 beds in this unit
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, weekly direct
deposit, and more!
Keywords: NuWest Travel Nursing, Spokane Valley , Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,904 per week, Healthcare , Spokane, Washington
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