Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,439 per week

Company: C0001 Franciscan Health Indianapolis
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

• Job Details
• Acute Intermediate Care/Progressive Care/Step-down patients including chronic tracheostomy/ventilator support, neuro-surgical patients including non-complicated back surgeries/VP shunts/stable subdural hematoma monitoring.
• DKA on insulin IV gtt.
• Other patient populations include respiratory conditions, vasoactive gtts, GI bleed, ETOH withdrawal, behavioral and substance abuse patients, renal.
• Emergent intubation may take place in this unit then the patient will be transferred to a higher level of Critical Care.
• Procedures taking place in the unit may include chest tube/line insertion, blood transfusion, lab draws, bedside endoscopy/bronch.
  • Job Requirements
  • Registered Nurse
  • ACLS/BLS certified
    • Schedule Information
    • Shift times: 1900-0730
    • No standing 'on-call' requirements; rarely may be put on call if low volume
    • Every third weekend & holiday rotation. If call in on your scheduled weekend to work, will be required to make up that weekend.
      • Unit Specific Information
      • Number of Beds - 37 beds; 10 are acuity/ventilator adaptable
      • Number of Staff - 60-70 team members
      • Day Shift - 1 charge/12-13 RN/3-4 PCA/1 HUC (may vary based on patient acuity levels).
      • Night Shift - 1 charge/12-13 RN/3-4 PCA/1 HUC (may vary based on patient acuity levels).
      • Patient Ratios - 1:3-4 patients; based on acuity levels may have one or two assignments of 1:2 ratio
      • Type of equipment - ventilators, bipap, high-flow/salter NC oxygen delivery. All patients are on wall mounted cardiac monitors. End-tidal CO2 monitor may be used for specific patient requirements. Alaris IV pumps, Vocera communication device
      • EMR - [Sensitive information removed]
        • Additional Details
        • MPCU is known for its teamwork and a health work environment.
        • MPCU has been recognized for having a CLBSI free unit for over 2 -- years
        • Many Daisy nominations and awards
        • Staff recognition for certification in their 'specialty' nursing practice.
        • New state of the art hospital in prime location.
        • Long term experienced staff with a cohesive family environment.
        • Motivated progressive physicians.
        • MPCU is a dynamic unit providing care on various acuity levels and various patient populations.
        • MPCU is a fast-paced work environment teaming with other interdisciplinary department members with a shared goal of best patient outcomes.

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