ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.
Opportunity:
RN - PCU
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekend requirement: yes
• 13-week assignment length
• Float within skillset to NSO, ON, and Telemetry as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• 21-bed unit with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Care for adult and geriatric patient populations
• Manage patients with CHF, Afib with RVR, hypoxia/SOB, post-cardiac procedures
• Care for patients post-CABG/valve surgery with chest tubes and epicardial wires
• Handle post-endarterectomy, PPM/ICD insertion, and VATS/thoracotomy patients
• Manage BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and stable tracheostomy patients
• Perform arterial sheath removal and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Administer thrombolytic medications and conduct assessments every 2-4 hours
• Operate CHEETAH monitoring systems
• Work with Vapotherm high flow oxygen, arterial lines, TR bands, IV pumps
• Manage wound vacs, chest tubes, epicardial wires with pacer boxes, PCA pumps, and epidurals
• Titrate vasoactive drips including Nicardipine, Nitroglycerin up to 100mcg, Amiodarone, and Dopamine
• Monitor Dobutamine/Milrinone at set rates
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive Progressive Care Unit providing specialized cardiac and post-surgical care. The facility offers advanced cardiac services including invasive procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex post-operative care. The organization maintains modern medical equipment and technology to support high-acuity patient care while focusing on quality outcomes and patient safety in their cardiac and surgical programs.
Location:
Tucson, AZ
Tucson offers year-round sunshine and stunning desert landscapes surrounded by five mountain ranges, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The city combines rich cultural heritage with modern amenities, providing excellent dining, arts, and recreational opportunities while maintaining a lower cost of living compared to other major southwestern cities.
Adex Job ID #11344549. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.