Progressive Care Nurse - Travel - (PCU RN)

Company: Onward HealthCare
Location: Madison
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description & RequirementsProgressive Care Nurse - (PCU RN)StartDate: 06/08/2020Available Shifts: 12 E/N Pay Rate: $1417.00 - 1562.00Acute Medical and Progressive Care Unit is comprised of 21 medical beds with acutely ill patients who have a variety of co morbidities that impact their primary diagnosis, medical, and nursing plan of care. Some patients suffer from multisystem disease processes that require specialized nursing care with the potential for more intensive monitoring and care when unforeseen complications arise. The unit also specializes in care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Progressive Care is an 8 bed unit for patients with fragile hemodynamic stability and requires an increased level of nursing care and surveillance which prevents them from transitioning to a medical unit. Some patients transition from a critical care unit directly to Progressive Care to promote continuity by allowing specialized monitoring, treatments, and nursing care to continue without jeopardizing quality and outcomes. Nurses embrace the Primary Nurse Model of Care and are all knowledgeable and competent in providing care to both Acute Medical/Progressive Care patients. In addition to being proficient in noninvasive and invasive cardiac monitoring and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, nurses pursue specialty certification in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Nursing.Required Qualifications2+ years of experience1. Current WI or comapct RN license (#/expiration)2. One successful assignment as travel RN (13 weeks)3. Experience in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center4. Surgical post op care experience5. BLS, ACLSAbout the FacilityServing Madison and surrounding areas, this hospital has been providing top quality medical care since it opened its doors in 1924. Today, the facility exists as a 566-bed academic medical center that maintains a robust 85 outpatient clinics. The hospital is an ACS designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, one of 2 in the state. It maintains six intensive care units, including trauma, pediatrics, and cardiology. The Joint Commission accredited hospital is regarded as one of the leading healthcare providers in the region.Facility LocationBlending big-city culture with small town charm, the state capital of Wisconsin is regularly rated as one of the best places to live in America. Home to the University of Wisconsin, Madison boasts a picturesque location with four lakes on its doorstep, more than 200 parks, maple-lined avenues filled with boutiques, bookstores and coffee shops, and an easy-going, friendly attitude.Job BenefitsAt American Mobile 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!About the CompanySince its inception in 1985, American Mobile Healthcare has set the highest standards in professional recruitment for the travel healthcare industry. Our professional staffing team offers unparalleled customer service and industry commitment, as well as top pay and benefits. American Mobile Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.-- We encourage minority and female applicants to applyProgressive care nurse, PCU RN, PCU, progressive care, progressive care unit, patient care, PCU nurse, nurse, nursing, RN, R.N., registered nurse, healthcare, health care, hospital, step down nurse, telemetry nurse, ER holding

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