Job Description



Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit


Location: Charlotte, NC


Agency: AMN Healthcare


Pay: $1,734 to $1,842 per week


Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours


Contract Duration: 13 Weeks



Start Date: ASAP




About the Position


TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PCU RN in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, 28210!

Job Description & Requirements


Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)


StartDate: ASAP
Available Shifts: 12 N
Pay Rate: $1734.00 - $1842.00



Floating:
Within region and scope of practice
Will be required to float per region needs – will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice – DECLINE if not agreeable
Region 2 - Pineville, Anson, Union, Union West, Central Division (CMC Main + CMC Mercy + Levine Children’s Hospital)
How many licensed beds? 337
Trauma Designation? No
Teaching Hospital? No
Chest Pain Center? Yes
Stroke Center? Yes
Free parking
**Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit**
Unit Information:
Beds: 36
Average Census: 36
Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years of PCU exp
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
Unit Culture: Family Oriented, Excellent Teamwork
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
COPD/Pulmonary Diseases, Heart Failure, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Renal Failure, Sepsis, ETOH/CIWA and IVDA, tracheostomies requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous BIPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, hypothermia regulation, and titratable IV drips
Patient Ratios:
RN: 1:3-4
CNA: 1:9
Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Skills required:
RN: Experience with the above patients, experience with trached/vented patients, temporary/transvenous pacemaker, cardiac gtt experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, trach care, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, etc.
Support within the Department:
CNA – patient care (ADLs/Vitals/Nutrition/Blood sugar checks) and mobility
No Receptionist/HUC
Charge nurse
Virtual Nursing (helps with Admission/Discharge, Virtual Observation of patients, can sign off as RN witness for certain meds)
Phlebotomy, 24/7
IV/VAT Team, 24/7
Pharmacist dedicated to unit
Case Manager x 2 per unit
MedSurg Clinical Nurse Specialist
RT 24/7 – will perform Nebulizer treatments
Nurse Educator
Hospitalist, 24/7
Intensivist until 12am and then virtual/on call critical care MD
No remote Tele Monitoring - Unit Clerk, Charge/Clinical Supervisor and Staff are responsible to read and post every shift
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Phillips
Rover Communication
Virtual Nursing (helps with Admission/Discharge, Virtual Observation of patients, can sign off as RN witness for certain meds)


Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PCU
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months

• Skills checklist within last 12mos
• additional requirement: must be willing to float within the designated region of hospitals
• additional requirement: Perm address over 50 miles



Facility Location
North Carolina’s largest city, Charlotte is a thriving metropolis housing the headquarters of some of the most important financial companies and businesses in the country. In addition to the energetic downtown area you will also find an abundance of outdoor pursuits and beautiful sights—take up bike riding or just wander through Latta Plantation Park while enjoying all of the natural sights and sounds.



Job Benefits


At AMN 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 Company


At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.


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About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.


Requirements


Registered Nurse, PCU
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in the last 12 months
• Skills checklist within last 12mos
• additional requirement: must be willing to float within the designated region of hospitals
• additional requirement: Perm address over 50 miles


Benefits


At AMN 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!


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