Travel Nurse Rn - Pcu - Progressive Care Unit - $2,610 Per Week

Job Details A hospital near Sacramento is looking for an experienced Neuro MedSurg/Tele for a travel contract. The right candidate will hold several certifications and a CA License. Job Requirements 2 years of experience Active BLS ACLS NIHSS An active CA License Prefer CNRN or SCRN certification Able to read and interpret EKG strips Schedule Information 12 hr shifts Shift starts at 6:45 Report at the bedside OT and extra shifts are available Self-scheduling is used, but is not finalized until Manager balances it Schedules are out 4 weeks Travelers can access their schedules from home Travelers can make themselves 'available' for extra shifts and make trades with other staff Block scheduling is generally not available Every other weekend requirement Rotate in with core staff for holidays Unit Specific Information Unit: MST Neuroscience Unit (5T) Number of beds in unit: 30 Nurse to patient ratios: 1 to 4-5 Charge Nurse does not generally take patients but will do break relief Nurse Aides available as dictated by census and staffing May float to all other Sacramento facilities, tele and MedSurg floors Floor specific orientation: 1-2 days on the floor with a preceptor Common diagnosis/types of patients: CVA, neuro surgical, neuro medical, and MST overflow patients Additional Details ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required Sup refs needed at submittal: 1 within 12 months & 1 within 3 years worked Modules required before start of assignment, taking on average 3-4 hours Travelers will work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years) Holiday time off considered but not guaranteed Dysrhythmia exam (BASIC) through UNA is required to be taken and passed within 48 hours post-acceptance