RN - PCU

Origin Travel Nurses; Great Falls (MT); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401k Retirement Plan with 4% match

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency in Great Falls, Montana is seeking a Progressive Care Nurse for both night and day shifts. The role involves delivering care to stable or predictably unstable patients, managing IV medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance care delivery. Required qualifications include a Montana RN license and various certifications. The agency offers robust health benefits, a retirement plan, travel reimbursement, and supportive clinical teams in a respected staffing firm recognized for rapid growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• Current State of Montana RN Licensure is required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Experience in pediatric care and post-heart catheterization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care from admission to discharge.
• Operate advanced medical equipment for patient management.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to enhance care delivery.

Skills

Patient care management

Operating advanced medical equipment

Collaboration with healthcare teams

IV medication management

Education

Current State of Montana RN Licensure

BLS, ACLS, PALS certification

Tools

Central lines

Chest tubes

Ventilation support equipment

Job description

Progressive Care Nurse - Night/Day Shift

Job Description

The Progressive Care Nurse will deliver care to hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients in a medical/surgical unit. This role encompasses providing physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural support to patients. Anticipated patient populations include, but are not limited to, pediatrics, pre and post-PCI care, pacemaker, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, sepsis, and various surgical services. Nurses will manage patients in relative stability while being vigilant for potential deterioration in conditions, requiring skilled assessment and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care from admission to discharge, including discharge planning.
• Operate advanced medical equipment and care for patients with central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, arterial lines, multiple IVs, and those requiring short-term ventilation support.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to enhance patient care delivery and achieve desired outcomes.
• Assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Act as a clinical leader and assist with precepting staff.
• Give directions to RN, LPN, CNA, housekeeping, and dietary staff while receiving directions from providers, charge nurses, and the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Support the Medical Surgical Nursing Unit as required by staffing actions.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current State of Montana RN Licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required or to be obtained within six months of hire.
• EPNC, TNCC certification preferred.
• Experience in pediatric care and post-heart catheterization is preferred.
• Ability to manage common IV medications such as Heparin, Diltiazem, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, and Dopamine.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!