Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in the outpatient setting. The position involves providing specialized nursing care in a high-acuity environment, with the flexibility to float among various units including PCU, Observation, Overflow, Medical, and Surgical floors. The role requires proficiency in neuro assessments, cardiac drips, and interpretation of ECG strips to support patients with acute and complex conditions.

Job Details

• Position Description: Will be required to float to all PCU/Tele units within the healthcare provider. Floating to other units to care will be within or below scope.
• Number of Beds: PCU 36; Medical 36; Overflow 11; Observation 15; Surgical 42
• Certifications and Qualifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required. 1-2 years of experience as long as proficient with neuro assessments and basic cardiac drips. Must have experience with Cardizem, Amio, and Heparin drips. Epic experience and prior travel experience are required. Ability to read and interpret strips, pass ECG exam, and perform EKG.
• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro assessments, cardiac drips, and ECG interpretation.
• Additional Information: The role involves working in a fast-paced environment with patient ratios typically at 1:4 to 1:5, with rare ratios extending to 1:6. Floating may include short-term assignments to ICU and Emergency Room to meet hospital needs. Must be flexible to work where needed, including weekends, holidays, and overtime if required.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates should be proficient with tele monitoring, including interpreting monitors and performing EKG. Orientation comprises three shifts across different units, in addition to general facility orientation.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.