TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: PCU RN - Stepdown Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights - 3x12s, Every Other Weekend, First to Float Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required to submit Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: BSN is required Job Description: - Pass a pass/fail exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90%; open book on skills learned, resources provided. - Work in a 22-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. - Handle common diagnoses such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation, respiratory distress, and stroke. - Required to titrate drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, and nitroglycerin. - Assume full patient assignment as a charge nurse. - Collaborate with nurse aides/patient care techs with a 1:10 ratio. - Manage CPAP equipment and troubleshoot when necessary. - Read and interpret telemetry strips. - Work in a fast-paced environment with frequent admissions and discharges. - Engage in one 12-hour shift of unit-specific orientation. - Adhere to weekend requirements of every third weekend and one major, one minor holiday. - Possibility of floating to ICU if experienced and appropriate. - Use EPIC for charting. - Exhibit positive attitude, teamwork, and patient-oriented care for success on this unit. 26078790EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency 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 nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.