Nursing - PCU

Origin Travel Nurses; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401K

Credentialing & Travel Team

Referral bonus

Job summary

Astrya Global Medical Staffing seeks a PCU nurse for a 13-week assignment in Great Falls, Montana. Schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, five days a week, with potential extension.

You will care for hemodynamically stable patients on the Progressive Care Unit, perform assessments, use advanced medical equipment, and collaborate with clinicians. A Montana RN license and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required.

This temporary role offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN licensure for Montana required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Telemetry and critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to PCU patients on the Progressive Care Unit/Step Down.
• Deliver physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural support to patients.
• Perform skilled assessment and manage evolving conditions.
• Operate advanced medical equipment including A-lines and invasive lines.

Skills

Nursing care

Telemetry/EKG

Critical thinking

Education

Montana RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Tools

A-lines

Invasive lines

Chest tubes

IV pumps

Job description

Job Title: PCU
Location: Great Falls, Montana
Schedule: 8:00AM - 5:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $51 - $55/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PCU for a temporary assignment in Great Falls, Montana. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a PCU:

• Provide care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients on the Progressive Care Unit/Step Down who do not require transfer to the ICU
• Deliver physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural support to patients
• Care for anticipated patient populations including post-op surgical patients, pre and post PCI care, pacemaker placement, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, and sepsis
• Perform skilled assessment and intervention for potentially deteriorating conditions
• Operate advanced medical equipment and care for patients with central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, multiple IVs, and patients requiring long-term stable ventilation support, CPAP, or BiPAP O2 support
• Provide care for general medical and surgical patients on the inpatient unit from admission to discharge, including discharge planning
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes
• Effectively interact with patients and significant others while maintaining the standard of professional nursing
• Assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision
• Act as a clinical leader and assist with precepting staff
• Provide direction to RN, LPN, CNA, Housekeeping Staff, and Dietary Staff
• Receive directions from Providers, Charge Nurse, and Chief Nursing Officer
• Complement the Medical Surgical Nursing Unit when staffing actions are required
• Maintain current State of Montana RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification
• Utilize basic office equipment and multiple IV pumps, and operate advanced medical equipment including A-lines, invasive lines, and chest tubes
• Perform basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation
• Manage common IV medications including Heparin, Diltiazem, Dobutamine (non-titrated), Lasix or Bumex, Amiodarone, and Dopamine (non-titrated)
• Apply advanced nursing principles and procedures
• Utilize pediatric experience as preferred
• Apply experience in post heart catheterization and post-op vascular surgery patients as preferred

Benefits for a PCU:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.