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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit
Washington, DC
Travel Nurse Across America
3x12 hrs

$1,860/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,860/week

Description

We're looking for Progressive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Washington, DC. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a PCU Travel Nurse, you will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment, but aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. Progressive Care Unit RNs will utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detecting any changes and thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated. The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.

As a PCU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Provide basic bedside care; stabilize critical cardiac patients.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
  • Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
  • Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
  • Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
PCU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Progressive Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.


2 years PCU experience, BLS, and NIHSs required.BSN required- ust have applied for DC license prior to submission - Previous travel if preferred, Neuro experience is preferred but not required. RN must be willing to float as needed and able to take COVID patients

Sandra Dominguez
TNAA Job ID #409407. Pay package is based on 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation). 2 years PCU experience, BLS, and NIHSs required.BSN required- ust have applied for DC license prior to submission - Previous travel if preferred, Neuro experience is preferred but not required. RN must be willing to float as needed and able to take COVID patients

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About
At Travel Nurse Across America, we take pride in doing things differently. We place our nurses on high-paying assignments in exciting locations across the country, but it's our service before, during and after your assignment that sets us apart. Our dedicated, supportive staff understands how stressful preparing for a travel assignment can be, and that's why we put our experience to work for you to remove the headaches and send you smoothly on your way. Across our recruiting, clinical, quality assurance, payroll and housing teams, we promise to go out of our way to offer you an exceptional customer service experience. You may be a temporary employee of the facilities you serve, but when you travel with us, you become a permanent part of the TNAA family! Some of the benefits you receive with TNAA:
  • Low Census ProtectionTM - We pay for the number of hours you've agreed to work in your contract, regardless of changing needs of the hospital due to low census.
  • Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
  • Travel Reimbursement - We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
  • Your Way is Paid - TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
  • Housing - Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
  • Insurance - We offer liability, vision, dental and health from Cigna, available from day one.
  • Multiple Bonus Opportunities – We offer extension, rebook and completion bonuses. We also offer TNAA Boost Pay and referral bonuses.
  • More of what we offer can be viewed on our website at, www.nurse.tv/benefits/.
 
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About Washington, DC

As a travel nurse in Washington, DC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Washington, DC is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
  • Wages are generally higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.
Weather
  • The average high temperature in summer is around 88°F (31°C), while the average low temperature in winter is around 27°F (-3°C).
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Washington, DC, but they may be relatively more expensive due to the high demand in the area.
Transportation
  • Washington, DC is known for its public transportation system, including the Metro rail and bus services.
  • The city is also pedestrian-friendly, but owning a car can be convenient for exploring the surrounding areas.
Demographics
  • Washington, DC is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to environmental factors.
  • The city has a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Washington, DC offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, as well as numerous cultural attractions such as museums, art galleries, and music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts have access to parks and outdoor spaces within the city.
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