Travel Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

Upon receipt of an offer, you will be assigned Prophecy exams that must be taken immediately. If you fail the exam twice, this may result in an immediate cancellation by the facility.

36 guaranteed hours

3 out of 4 holidays and 6 weekend shifts within a 6 week schedule

Bed Count: 32-bed flex unit (intermediate and general)

Primary Population: Thoracotomies (lung surgeries), amputations, weight loss surgery, total joint replacement, spinal surgery, orthopedic trauma, abdominal surgeries, complicated appendix or gall bladder surgeries

Ortho experience

Nursing skills that will be utilized are:

• Skeletal, bucks and cervical traction
• Arterial and central lines
• IV start skills
• Peripheral and arterial lab draws
• Various intravenous drips, e.g. cardiac, insulin, heparin
• Cardiac monitoring
• Assessment of lumbar drains
• Wound vac dressing changes
• Extensive wound management
• Epidurals
• Tracheostomy patients
• Chest tubes
• Surgical wound drains