Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Charlotte, NC Agency: AMN Healthcare Pay: $1,734 to $1,842 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PCU RN in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, 28210! Job Description & Requirements Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN) StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1734.00 - $1842.00 Floating: Within region and scope of practice Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main CMC Mercy Levine Children’s Hospital) How many licensed beds? 337 Trauma Designation? No Teaching Hospital? No Chest Pain Center? Yes Stroke Center? Yes Free parking Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit Unit Information: Beds: 36 Average Census: 36 Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of PCU exp Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Unit Culture: Family Oriented, Excellent Teamwork Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: COPD/Pulmonary Diseases, Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Renal Failure, Sepsis, ETOH/CIWA and IVDA, tracheostomies requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous BIPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, hypothermia regulation, and titratable IV drips Patient Ratios: RN: 1:3-4 CNA: 1:9 Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance: RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Skills required: RN: Experience with the above patients, experience with trached/vented patients, temporary/transvenous pacemaker, cardiac gtt experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, trach care, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, etc. Support within the Department: CNA – patient care (ADLs/Vitals/Nutrition/Blood sugar checks) and mobility No Receptionist/HUC Charge nurse Virtual Nursing (helps with Admission/Discharge, Virtual Observation of patients, can sign off as RN witness for certain meds) Phlebotomy, 24/7 IV/VAT Team, 24/7 Pharmacist dedicated to unit Case Manager x 2 per unit MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist RT 24/7 – will perform Nebulizer treatments Nurse Educator Hospitalist, 24/7 Intensivist until 12am and then virtual/on call critical care MD No remote Tele Monitoring - Unit Clerk, Charge/Clinical Supervisor and Staff are responsible to read and post every shift Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips Rover Communication Virtual Nursing (helps with Admission/Discharge, Virtual Observation of patients, can sign off as RN witness for certain meds) Required Qualifications Registered Nurse, PCU Facility Location North Carolina’s largest city, Charlotte is a thriving metropolis housing the headquarters of some of the most important financial companies and businesses in the country. In addition to the energetic downtown area you will also find an abundance of outdoor pursuits and beautiful sights—take up bike riding or just wander through Latta Plantation Park while enjoying all of the natural sights and sounds. Job Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Progressive care nurse, PCU RN, PCU, progressive care, progressive care unit, patient care, PCU nurse, nurse, nursing, RN, R.N., registered nurse, healthcare, health care, hospital, step down nurse, telemetry nurse, ER holding 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Many travel nurses find permanent positions at healthcare facilities where they've completed assignments. This can be an excellent way to transition into a long-term role after exploring different options. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Registered Nurse, PCU Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash! 29497342EXPTEMP
