Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,621 per week in Dallas, TX

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : RN Specialty : PCU Duration : 13 Weeks Shift : 19 : 00 - 07 : 00 Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum 1 Year License : RN License Required Certifications : BLS, ACLS Must-Have : Candidates must demonstrate accountability for their actions. Candidates must have knowledge of cardiac drips such as Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, and Cardizem. Description : The unit has 24 beds with a staff of 43, including 1 charge nurse and 8 registered nurses on day and night shifts. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1 : 3. The unit is equipped with Baxter IV pumps, Hillrom devices, iMobile with Apple technology, and telemetry. The electronic medical record system used is Meditech. Typical hiring profile includes great communication skills among patients and the interdisciplinary team. Preference is given to candidates with 6 months of PCU experience. Typical procedures performed on the unit include : - Post-surgery care for CABG, AVR / MVR, aortic root repairs, LVAD. - Immediate post VATS care, post vascular surgeries, and pre / post cath lab and EP procedures including pacemaker / AICD, heart catheterizations, PCIs, and TAVR. - Bedside procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, and PICC insertion. Ideal candidates will be caring and great team players. Weekends will include 4 shifts within a 4-week schedule.