Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,145 per week

Company: IU Health University Hospital
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Certification Requirements: ACLS and BCLS
  • Job Details
  • Effective 11/30/24, IU Health will not allow IN RN's to work at their facilities (SEE EXCEPTIONS BELOW). The last day for IN RNs to start a NEW contract is 9/9 (allows them to finish a contract by 11/30).
  • **Periop/OR RN's, Allied and Ambulatory RN travelers are exempt from this rule. These IN travelers are allowed to work past the 11/30 deadline. Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS**
  • Travelers are required to work 2 of the 3 holidays that fall within their contract (or a majority if there are 4 holidays).
  • Holidays include- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve/Day and New Years Eve/Day
  • First Time Travelers Accepted
  • Shift Requirements: 4x12 or 3x12
  • Staffing Ratios: 1:4
  • Unit Information: Surgical PCU- almost ICU level acuity- ENT (Neck dissections, Mandibulectomy), Thoracic (Esophagectomy, Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy), General Surg. (Pancreatic, Bowel/ liver resections), Urology (Urinary diversions, cystectomies, RPLND), Medical overflow
    • Job Requirements
    • Skillset Requirements: Minimum 2 years experience
    • Proficient in cardiac monitoring- on unit monitoring
    • Management of chest tubes
    • Fresh trachs
    • Feeding tube care and management
    • Care of post of patients
    • Epidurals
    • Management of non-titratable cardiac drips
    • IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
    • External BiPAP/CPAP
    • Total laryngectomy
    • Doppler flap checks
      • Schedule Information
      • Travelers are expected to work every other week per their contract. Pending operational needs, consecutive weekends may be needed based on the greatest need
      • *** Call-Ins: If a traveler call-ins for a contracted shift, the traveler is expected to 1) make up the day during the pay period, if a 0.9 FTE. OR 2) if a 0.9 FTE and unable to make up during the pay period, then the shift will be added at the end of the traveler contract 3) If a 1.2 FTE, any call-in shifts will be added to the end of the contract
      • *** Charge coverage: Pending operational needs, unit charge nurse responsibilities may be needed with provided training and resources.
        • Unit Specific Information
        • Floating Requirements: Unit travelers may be expected to float to different levels of care (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU) with resources provided if needed at both University and Methodist Hospitals
          • Additional Details
          • Valid Driver's License or Passport accepted. Must be clear copy.
          • Online Verification of License to include expiration date and any disciplinary actions (within 30 days before start date). Must be through primary source. IN.gov.
          • LICENSING: Task the Program Manager for approvals on license issues.

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