TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Shelby, North Carolina, 28150! Pay Information $1,894 per week About The Position Job Title: RN - Progressive Care Unit Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Progressive Care Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 Hours Experience: 18 months of PCU RN experience required License: Required Licensure Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience with traches, cardiac gtt experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, management of central lines Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit. The unit has 32 beds and provides care for various patient types. Patients may include those not requiring mechanical ventilation, such as CHF, dysrhythmia, chest pain workup, stroke, abdominal illnesses and infections, respiratory illness, diabetes, AKI/CKD, and ETOH withdrawal. The common RN patient ratio is 1:4 but may go to 1:5 depending on acuity. The facility supports a team environment with CNA assistance for ADLs. There will be a charge nurse available to assist with all nursing care. Phlebotomy services are available, separate from nurse draws. There is 24/7 support from hospitalists, intensivists, and respiratory therapy. Telemetry monitoring is available at both the bedside and nurses' station. Experience floating may be required based on regional needs. Weekends will be rotating every other week, with no call requirements. Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays. Requests for time off may be approved, with certain conditions. Scrub color is navy. The unit culture is family-oriented. 27985357EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. 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 exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams.