Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Morgantown, West Virginia.

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

• Every other weekend requirement with holiday rotations

• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:3 with assistance from clinical associates

• No call or standby requirements

• Floating requirements on rotational basis with other staff members

• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS

• BSN not required but license to submit required

• Royal blue scrub color required

• Unit-specific orientation provided with clinical preceptor

• EPIC charting system

• Must have strong assessment skills and ability to adapt to fast-paced work environment

• Required to titrate drips including cardizem, labetalol, amiodarone and others (no sedative drips)

• Work with respiratory equipment including BiPap, CPAP and chronic vents

• Basic EKG interpretation skills needed as all 24 beds are monitored

• Care for trauma and general med/surg patients including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic fractures and complex trauma patients

• Manage respiratory compromised patients with tracheostomies and chronic vent dependent patients

• Provide care for reconstructive plastic surgery patients with microvascular free flaps

• Handle advanced diabetic management for type 1 and type 2 patients

• 24-hour hemodynamic monitoring required

• Cancellation policy: 2 shifts per 13 week contract

Facility:

This medical center operates as a Level 1 trauma center serving the state with 24 spacious private rooms equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring capabilities. The facility specializes in medical/surgical/trauma care and features advanced equipment including 11 rooms with in-ceiling lifts to promote early patient mobilization. The stepdown unit provides higher-level care with 24-hour hemodynamic monitoring and offers exceptional learning opportunities for both seasoned and new graduate nurses.

The facility maintains telemetry technicians in a central location and video monitoring for patient safety.

Location:

Morgantown, WV

Morgantown offers a vibrant college town atmosphere as home to West Virginia University, providing cultural activities and entertainment options. The city combines small-town charm with urban amenities while being surrounded by the natural beauty of West Virginia's rolling hills and outdoor recreation opportunities.

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.

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.

• Referral bonus