Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Days) Lima OH

Registered Nurse

This position follows Trio's clinical interview process. Candidates can expect outreach within two hours—via phone and text where applicable—with decisions typically made the same day or by the next business day. Applicants who are looking for more than 7 days off, who are seeking more than 50% of holidays off, and/or have negative background or employment history are not eligible for the same processing timeline.

Functioning within the Health System's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, the Registered Nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of assigned patients on his/her shift. RN responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care using age specific criteria. Judgments are made based upon scientific knowledge and clinical skills. The RN also assists in planning, directing and teaching non-RN staff such as LPN/PCT and Unit Secretaries.

Requirement description:

• 2+ years of experience - required
• Post-operative open heart care experience - required
• Critical care experience - highly preferred
• Chest tube and other drain management experience - required
• Pre- and post-procedure care for patients with radial and femoral access - required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, including: reading and interpreting cardiac rhythm strips, recognizing and responding to changes in cardiac rhythms - required
• Advanced knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary abnormalities - required
• Experience with the following procedures and equipment (assisting with chest tube removal, assisting with removal of pericardial pacing wires, management of temporary pacers, including pericardial and transcutaneous devices, use and troubleshooting of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices, high-flow oxygen, and other oxygen delivery systems - required
• Must float to all units within skill level - required

Lima's local traveler policy is to reduce the travel rate by 8%. Anyone with a permanent address within a 45-mile radius of facility is considered a local traveler.