Travel Progressive Care Unit; PCU RN

Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN - $1,558 per week at Magnet Medical summary:
This travel nursing position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit and pulmonary patient care, responsible for assessing, monitoring, and managing patients with respiratory diseases. The role includes clinical interventions such as oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation management, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. The assignment is temporary, offering 12-hour shifts over a four-week period in Asheville, North Carolina.
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit

• Discipline: RN

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Start Date:

• Duration: 4 weeks

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, days

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Employment Type:

Travel
A Registered Nurse (RN) – Pulmonary specializes in the care of patients with respiratory and pulmonary conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis, and post-lung surgery care. The RN in this role works in various settings, including pulmonary units, intensive care, clinics, and outpatient environments, to manage and treat respiratory diseases, provide pulmonary rehabilitation, and ensure optimal respiratory function for patients.

This role requires specialized knowledge of pulmonary disease, advanced nursing interventions, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
- Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, including evaluating lung sounds, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, effort, and signs of distress.
- Monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, and breathing patterns to assess the patient’s respiratory status.
- Conduct assessments related to chronic respiratory diseases, such as COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis, and monitor for exacerbations or complications.
- Utilize diagnostic tools such as pulse oximeters, spirometry, and arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis to assess respiratory function.

• Respiratory Care and Management:
- Administer oxygen therapy and respiratory treatments, including nebulizers, inhalers, and chest physiotherapy, as prescribed.
- Educate patients on proper techniques for inhalation therapy, peak flow monitoring, and airway clearance techniques.
- Provide care for patients with mechanical ventilation, ensuring the proper use of ventilators and managing ventilator settings based on patient needs.
- Assist in managing respiratory failure, including weaning patients from mechanical ventilation, and collaborating with respiratory therapists for advanced care.

• Care Planning and Coordination:
- Develop individualized care plans for patients with pulmonary conditions, collaborating with physicians, pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers.
- Monitor patients' responses to interventions and adjust the care plan as necessary to meet patient needs.
- Coordinate with other departments (e.g., physical therapy, dietitians) to provide comprehensive care and rehabilitation for pulmonary patients.
- Educate patients about managing chronic pulmonary diseases, including avoiding triggers, using prescribed medications, and recognizing early symptoms of exacerbations.

• Patient and Family

Education:

- Provide education on lung disease management, medication adherence, and techniques for managing respiratory symptoms, including cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing.
- Teach patients and families how to use home respiratory equipment such as inhalers, oxygen devices, and CPAP/BiPAP machines.
- Support patients in understanding lifestyle modifications, including smoking cessation, dietary changes, and exercise routines, to improve lung health and prevent further complications.

• Post-Operative and Post-Procedure Care:
- Provide post-operative care for patients recovering from lung surgeries, such as lung resections, lung transplants, or other pulmonary procedures.
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