Travel PCU Stepdown RN – CHF Telemetry

Travel PCU Stepdown RN – CHF Telemetry - $2,260 per week at ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC summary:
This travel nursing position is for an experienced RN specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) stepdown telemetry care, focusing on patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) and cardiac monitoring. The role requires 12-hour night shifts with skills in EKG interpretation, medication titration, and respiratory support, along with certifications such as BLS and ACLS. The assignment is located in a Level 1 trauma acute care facility in Chandler, AZ, offering a structured work environment with specific patient ratios and orientation protocols.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Travel
Opportunity:
RN - PCU Stepdown
Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM

• Every other weekend requirement

• 2 major holidays and 2 minor holidays required depending on contract dates

• Self-scheduling available

• Patient ratios of 1:3-4

• Minimum 2 years of experience required - no exceptions

• Must pass dysrhythmia examhours prior to acceptance (maximum 2 attempts only)

• Must pass sim lab on day one of orientation or will be sent home

• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA)

• Must have EKG monitoring skills and ability to interpret EKGs

• Required to titrate drips including cardiac, heparin, Lasix, and Bumex

• Floating requirements to any telemetry floor and potentially to sister facility Mercy Gilbert

• Navy scrubs required

• 2-day unit orientation on the floor

• Care for patients with CHF, general telemetry, fluid overload, shortness of breath, arrhythmias, and ETOH

• Work with respiratory equipment including nasal cannula and BiPap/CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea

• Chart using Cerner system

• Hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
Facility:
This acute care medical center is a Level 1 trauma facility featuring a 30-bed CHF telemetry unit (B3B) with centralized telemetry monitoring. The facility provides comprehensive cardiac care services and maintains high standards for patient safety with specialized equipment and protocols. The unit is supported by PCTs with a ratio of 1 per every 15 patients, and charge nurses who do not take patient assignments to ensure optimal supervision and patient care coordination.

Location:

Chandler, AZ
Chandler offers a vibrant suburban lifestyle in the Phoenix metropolitan area with year-round sunshine, excellent dining and shopping options, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the beautiful Arizona desert landscape. The city provides a perfect blend of urban amenities and southwestern charm, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career growth in a thriving community.
Adex Job  #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
Benefits

• Referral bonus
Keywords:
travel nurse, Registered Nurse, PCU stepdown, CHF telemetry, EKG monitoring, ACLS certification, BLS certification, cardiac care, progressive care unit, telemetry nurse