Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - in Albany, GA

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,056 per week in Albany, GA
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit

Location:

Albany, GA

Agency:  Cynet Health

Pay:  $2,056 per week

Shift Information:  Days - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration:  17 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position

Job Title:

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Profession:
Nursing

Specialty:
Progressive Care Unit - Stepdown

Duration: 17 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Days

Hours per

Shift: 12 hours

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years in a Stepdown unit in an acute care setting is required.

License: A valid nursing license is required.

Certifications:

BLS, ACLS, NIHSS preferred.

Must-Have:
- Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips.

- Experience with drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, and others.
- Flexibility to work holidays and weekends.
- Willingness to float if necessary.

Description:

This position is for a Registered Nurse in a Stepdown unit in an acute care setting.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience without exception.

The unit focuses on cardiology, dealing with patients recovering from various cardiovascular procedures.

The nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 5, and the unit has 44 beds including semi-private rooms.

Nurses in this unit will be responsible for managing and interpreting cardiac drips and assisting with telemetry.

Experience with BiPap and CPAP is preferred, as these modalities are used for patient care.

This role requires a strong ability to handle fast turnover of patients, with an average census of 32-38 patients.

Additional experience with cardiothoracic procedures, including CABG, arteriograms, and pacemaker placements, is highly valued.

Candidates should be comfortable with the task of floating to the ICU if they have the necessary background.

Compliance with the dress code is required, including natural hair color and no visible tattoos.

This is a great opportunity for RNs looking to expand their skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Requirements
Required for Onboarding   ACLS
BLS
Pharmacology
Skills Checklist
Specialty Exam