Travel Nurse - RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,400 per week
SkyBridge Healthcare
ASAP
Travel
13 weeks
3x12 hr nights

Estimated Pay Package:

$2,400/week
Includes both taxable pay and non-taxable stipends

RN - Registered Nurse PCU (Progressive Care Unit) for 13 weeks with SkyBridge Healthcare starting ASAP in Louisville, KY - Night Shift - $2400.00/week

Job Details

SkyBridge Healthcare is seeking an experienced PCU RN for an exciting Travel Nurse job in Louisville, KY.

Discipline: RN
Specialty: PCU
Shift: 3x12 hr nights
Start: ASAP (may be flexible)
Hours: 36/week
Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks

Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse job duties

While job duties may vary depending on the facility you work with, here are some common Travel PCU RN responsibilities:

  • Monitor and assess patients' vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, to detect any changes promptly.
  • Administer medications, treatments, and intravenous fluids as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to protocols.
  • Provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical conditions, who require more frequent monitoring and nursing care than in a general medical-surgical unit.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Educate patients and their families on disease management, treatment options, and post-discharge care to promote health and recovery.
  • Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures, ensuring patients' comfort and safety throughout the process.
  • Document patients' medical histories, assessments, treatments, and progress accurately and promptly in electronic health records.
  • Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and hospitalization.
  • Coordinate patient transfers to other departments or facilities as required, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with advancements in progressive care nursing practices.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and ethical standards in all aspects of patient care.
  • Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all nursing interventions, patient responses, and any changes in condition.
  • Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to support patients' rehabilitation and recovery goals.
  • Manage emergency situations by providing advanced life support and other critical interventions as necessary.

About SkyBridge Healthcare

Whether you are an experienced traveler, or this is your first travel position, SkyBridge Healthcare benefits will satisfy and support all your needs.

Working in a new city is an experience in itself, especially while doing something that you’re passionate about. Your exposure to unfamiliar territory will push you to broaden your horizons, enhance your professional skills, and grow your network.

SkyBridge Healthcare wants the best for our employees, and we are dedicated to helping professionals land their ideal travel assignment

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