Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,131 per week
Pikeville, KY, 41501, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Contract
- travel nurse
- progressive care unit
- PCU nurse
This position is for a Travel Nurse Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a medical center in Pikeville, Kentucky. The role involves providing critical cardiac and telemetry care, including management of cardiac drips, telemetry strip interpretation, and care of post-catheterization patients. Candidates must have 2 years of nursing experience with trauma exposure, required certifications, and be able to work 12-hour night shifts on an 8-week travel contract.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - PCU
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour night shifts with 48 guaranteed hours per week (36-hour schedules not accepted)
• Every other weekend and holiday schedule required
• Float within Cardiac Progressive Care/Telemetry inpatient areas
• May be assigned aide responsibilities when assistance is needed
• 1:5 patient ratio
• No blocked schedule requests accepted
• 2 years of nursing experience required with Level I or II Trauma experience
• Required certifications: Kentucky/Compact RN License, AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS
• EKG test required during compliance process
• EPIC charting experience required
• Telemetry strip interpretation skills essential
• Must be able to initiate and titrate cardiac drips based on patient acuity
• Care for post-catheterization patients (femoral and radial), chest pain, and MI patients
• Black scrubs required
• Seeking hard-working, resilient candidates who manage change well and are social
• 8-week contract length
• 75-mile radius rule applies
• No on-call or callback requirements
Facility:
This medical center provides comprehensive healthcare services with specialized cardiac care units including progressive care and telemetry services. The facility maintains Level I or II trauma capabilities and utilizes EPIC electronic health records system. The organization focuses on high-quality patient care with modern cardiac monitoring and intervention capabilities, serving as a regional healthcare hub for cardiac and critical care services.
Location:
Pikeville, KY
Pikeville offers a charming small-town atmosphere nestled in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky, providing outdoor recreation opportunities and a close-knit community feel. The area is known for its scenic beauty and lower cost of living while still providing access to quality healthcare facilities and professional growth opportunities.
Adex Job ID #PIMECP-28087. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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