Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - per week

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Discipline: RN

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

5 0 MILE RADIUS REQUIRED Rapides Regional Medical Center 211 4th St Alexandria, LA 71301 Facility Overview: Rapides Regional Medical Center, through the efforts of its associate employees and physicians, will provide high quality, efficient and compassionate health care services for our patients and community. Rapides Regional Medical Center shall assume a leading role for the coordination of health care delivery in Central Louisiana. The organization will focus on the development of an integrated, cost efficient, quality driven health care delivery system. Values: Service Teamwork Accountability Respect Safety Founded in 1903 at the corner of Second and Lee streets in Alexandria, Louisiana, Rapides Regional Medical Center represents a proud heritage of compassionate healthcare services coupled with the most advanced technology of the day. With a continued emphasis on progressive care, Rapides Regional Medical Center has grown to meet the continually changing needs of our patients and the rapidly advancing technology of modern healthcare. Located in downtown Alexandria and easily accessible from Interstate 49, the hospital is licensed for 328 beds and fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital participates in the Medicare, Medicaid and Champus programs as well as a number of commercial insurance and managed care programs. Total Number of Beds: 328 Directions Top Ten Things to do in Alexandria Unit Profile The purpose of a unit profile is to provide an exceptional screenshot of the unit. Profiles should include unique details to assist recruiting professional in effectively and efficiently identifying highly qualified staff. Below you will find a data collection tool to help you identify essential data needed to complete your profile. Hospital: Rapides Regional Medical Center Location: Alexandria, Lou i siana Address: 211 4 th Street Unit Name : 5 A Trauma Building: South Tower Cost Center: 6087 3 General Information Unit Specifics : Number of Beds : 18 Patient Ratios : 2:1 Unit staffing description : RNs and Unit secretary. Total care is provided by RNs. Type of equipment : Ventilators, Alaris IV pumps, Balloon pumps, ventriculostomy drains, glucometers. Use of iMobile phones and technology by all staff in the hospital. PPE- includes mask s, face shields, goggles, gloves, PAPR’s and hoods for any suspected COVID-19 patient . Documentation system : Meditech using EBCD (Evidence Based Clinical Documentation) Scheduling requirements: All nursing shift are twelve hours from 7 to 7; every other weekend. Holiday requirements Floating policy: Nursing staff will float to other Medical-Surgical Units in the hospital as needed with priority focus on pulling to Intensive Care Units. Patient Experience requirements: Hourly rounding, bedside hand-off reporting, completion of “My Care Board” during hand-off report; use of AIDET with a focus on compassionate connected care. Hospital Specifics- Pathways to Excellence Certified Working toward Magnet status Certified Stroke Center Certified Chest Pain Center Level II Trauma Center H iring profile Requested Skill Set: Must have : Must be willing to care for COVID-19 patients, have ICU experience, p ositive attitude, flexibility, teamwork, desire for excellence, self-motivated, good communication and people skills, and ability to work in a diverse environment . Advanced skills needed: Ventilator management, critical care drip knowledge, thorough and accurate assessment skills, and proficient knowledge with cardiac, neuro, and respiratory systems . Procedures performed on unit : Intubations, cardioversions, ventriculostomy drain placement and management, IABP management, continual renal replacement therapy (CRRT), proning of patients. Certifications Required: ACLS and BLS ; TNCC is a plus Dress Code : (Required uniform) Ceil blue scrubs White or ceil blue scrub jacket optional If working with COVID patients, green surgery scrubs will be provided upon arrival to unit. Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines . Awards/Recognition: Quality measures are competitively maintained Any additional information that would entice a wor ker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. Many staff members are nationally certified, including managers Several highly tenured nursing staff Self-scheduling within certain guidelines iMobile technology Completely new unit with cutting edge technology

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #458423. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Tact Staff

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.

Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.

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