RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Travel)

Medasource; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Medasource is seeking a qualified nurse to join the PCU at Doctors Hospital of Augusta in Augusta, GA. The role requires ACLS certification and experience with cardiac drips and insulin drips, with a 36-hour weekly schedule and team-based care.

Staff float to competencies as needed, with emphasis on safe, high-quality patient care. The unit operates with 29 beds, standard ratios around 1:4 to 1:5, and uses Meditech for documentation.

Qualifications

• ACLS certified and able to manage cardiac drips.
• Experience with insulin drips on a clinical unit.
• Familiar with unit policies and safety standards.

Skills

ACLS

Cardiac drips

Insulin drips

Education

ACLS certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Job Description -

Please note that the below patient ratios are an estimation based upon the unit and not a guarantee.

Unit Profile

Hospital: Doctors Hospital of Augusta

Location: Augusta, GA

Address: 3651 Wheeler Rd
Unit: PCU

Building: Main Hospital

General Information

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds : 29
• Patient Ratios : 1:4 ideally, currently running 1:5
• Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : UC and PCT
• Type of equipment : Alaris IV pumps, Welch Allyn VS machines, bladder scan, vein finder.
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Scheduling requirements: 36 hours per week
• Floating policy: All staff float to areas of their competencies
• Patient Experience requirements: Must provide safe, high quality and compassionate care

Hospital Specifics-

• Certifications: ACLS

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set:

Must have:

Advanced skills needed: ACLS, familiar with cardiac drip and insulin drips

Procedures performed on unit: N/A

Certifications Required: ACLS

Dress Code: (Required uniform)

• Royal Blue Scrubs, no artificial/gel nails

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.

• VS every 4 hours (may be more frequent based on patient condition)
• Blood glucose checks as ordered
• Required documentation/assessment every shift

Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards..

• N/A

Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.

• Staff in PCU are very cohesive, they work well as a team. Looking for candidate who works well with others. Staff self-schedule, work with candidates, especially if they like their night shifts 3 in a row.

Medasource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.