Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit
Orlando, FL
Travel Nurse Across America
3x12 hrs
$3,214/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We're looking for Progressive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Orlando, FL. 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.
2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience required. FL or Compact license required at time of submission. ACLS and BLS required. Cerner experience REQUIRED. Will be required to float as needed
Employer
Travel Nurse Across America
- 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/.
About Orlando, FL
As a travel nurse in Orlando, FL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Orlando is slightly lower than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to consider the seasonal nature of the job market due to tourism.
- Orlando has a humid subtropical climate with hot and rainy summers, and mild winters.
- Average summer highs are around 92°F (33°C) and lows around 73°F (23°C), while winter highs average around 71°F (22°C) and lows around 50°F (10°C).
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Orlando, especially in areas close to the theme parks and downtown.
- Many apartment complexes offer flexible lease terms to accommodate travel nurses.
- Orlando is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a commuter rail service called SunRail, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the city and its outskirts.
- Orlando is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the subtropical climate and seasonal flu.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Orlando due to the numerous healthcare facilities and the city's popularity as a travel destination.
- Orlando offers a wide range of activities including world-famous theme parks, diverse restaurants offering various cuisines, art galleries, live music venues, and opportunities for outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, and water sports.
- The city also has a vibrant sports scene with the NBA's Orlando Magic and various other sporting events.