Progressive Care Unit - PCU RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 102,209 - 127,474; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Travel Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of acute care experience. Responsibilities include providing bedside care and monitoring vital signs. Compensation is up to $2,524 per week.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience required.
• Must stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs easily and up to 50 lbs when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment.

Skills

Acute care experience

Physical stamina

Ability to handle stress

Job description

Progressive Care Unit - PCU RN - Travel Nurse

Immediate travel nurse opening in Wenatchee, WA. Ideal candidate has 1‑2 years recent acute care experience.

As a PCU travel nurse, you will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment, but aren’t unstable enough to need ICU care. You will monitor vital signs, interpret electronic displays, and respond to alerts.

Responsibilities

• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication; report any adverse reactions.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment and interpret electronic displays.
• Initiate corrective action when monitoring indicates adverse symptomatology.
• Provide basic bedside care and stabilize critical cardiac patients.

Qualifications

1‑2 years recent acute care experience. RNs must be able to stand and walk for long periods, lift 20 lbs easily, and lift up to 50 lbs when necessary. Physical stamina and the ability to handle stress are essential.

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Compensation

Up to $2,524 per week.