Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)

RN.com; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Charlotte is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for their Progressive Care Unit. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and floating between facilities as necessary. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with critical care patients and relevant certifications. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PCU experience required.
• Must have ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with complex conditions.
• Float to various facilities as needed.

Skills

Experience with COPD/Pulmonary Diseases

Experience with Heart Failure

Experience with Cardiac Arrhythmias

Experience with Renal Failure

Experience with Sepsis

Experience with tracheostomies requiring mechanical ventilation

Experience with high flow nasal cannula

Experience with IV drips

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Wound care/dressing changes

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

EPIC

Alaris

Omnicell

Phillips

Job description

Floating:
Within region and scope of practice
Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children’s Hospital)

How many licensed beds? 337
Trauma Designation? No
Teaching Hospital? No
Chest Pain Center? Yes
Stroke Center? Yes
Free parking
**Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit**

Unit Information:
Beds: 36
Average Census: 36
Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of PCU exp
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
Unit Culture: Family Oriented, Excellent Teamwork

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
COPD/Pulmonary Diseases, Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Renal Failure, Sepsis, ETOH/CIWA and IVDA, tracheostomies requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous BIPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, hypothermia regulation, and titratable IV drips

Patient Ratios:
RN: 1:3-4
CNA: 1:9

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Skills required:
RN: Experience with the above patients, experience with trached/vented patients, temporary/transvenous pacemaker, cardiac gtt experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, trach care, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, etc.

Support within the Department:
CNA – patient care (ADLs/Vitals/Nutrition/Blood sugar checks) and mobility
No Receptionist/HUC
Charge nurse
Virtual Nursing (helps with Admission/Discharge, Virtual Observation of patients, can sign off as RN witness for certain meds)
Phlebotomy, 24/7
IV/VAT Team, 24/7
Pharmacist dedicated to unit
Case Manager x 2 per unit
MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist
RT 24/7 – will perform Nebulizer treatments
Nurse Educator
Hospitalist, 24/7
Intensivist until 12am and then virtual/on call critical care MD
No remote Tele Monitoring - Unit Clerk, Charge/Clinical Supervisor and Staff are responsible to read and post every shift
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Phillips
Rover Communication
Virtual Nursing (helps with Admission/Discharge, Virtual Observation of patients, can sign off as RN witness for certain meds)

REQUIREMENTS

Registered Nurse, PCU SSN Required. DOB Required. References: 1 Reference in entire work history. Permanent address over 50 miles away.

Required to start ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.

BENEFITS

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!