TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Step Down Job Duration: 13 weeks with possible extension Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: 3 years preferred (will consider strong candidates with less experience) License: Must have started temporary licensing process if not in hand Certifications: BLS, ACLS via American Heart Association; NIHSS required Must-Have: EPIC proficiency, strong neuro experience Job Description: - The position is for a Stepdown RN for a 13-week duration with a possibility of extension. - Flexible work options include 3x12 or 4x12 night shifts, including weekdays, every other weekend, holidays, and floating as needed. - Candidates must be willing to float and work with various patient types in a general Step Down Unit with a variety of patient populations, including pulmonary, cardiac, sepsis, trauma, CIWA, and DKA, among others. - Skills required include experience with ventilators, IV starts, telemetry, PA lines, conscious sedation, neuro IV titration, and IV insulin. - The patient to nurse ratio is typically 1:4, occasionally 1:5. - Local candidates must reside over 50 miles from the facility to be eligible. - Flu vaccination is required with provisions for medical/religious exemptions. - Successful completion of a basic EKG test is necessary, requiring identification of rhythm, rate, PRI, QRS, and interpretation. Pass mark is 80% or higher with no remediation available. - Orientation includes 16 hours. This job opportunity provides flexibility and a collaborative working environment for skilled nurses willing to engage with diverse patient needs. 26315689EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA 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 regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability.