A Travel Nurse RN specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides critical post-surgical and medical care to patients in a hospital stepdown unit. The role involves managing advanced patient care equipment, performing specialized procedures such as IV insertion, vascular device management, and titration of vasoactive drips, while maintaining nurse to patient ratios. This temporary, travel nursing position offers a 13-week contract with 12-hour day shifts in Columbia, Missouri, focusing on diverse patient needs including neuro, surgical, and medical cases.
ProKatchers is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbia, Missouri.
Unit: StepdownFloating is requiredTop Diagnosis/Procedures: surgical of all types, medicals of all types, neuro patients at times.
Common Equipment: bladder scanners, IV pumps, PCA pumps, SCD's, bipaps, cpaps, optiflows, vapotherms, airvos.Vasoactive Drip Titration Required - neosynephrine, amiodarone, cardizem, among a few othersNurse Patient Ratio: 1:03 (not guaranteed)Required/Preferred
Skills:Line Management Skills: Required: IV Insertion, PICC/Central Line Management, Vascular Device Access/Care, Dialysis Fistula Care/Management, A-Line Management Preferred: CVP Cardiac
Skills: Preferred: Obtain 12 Lead EKG, Sheath Removal, Cardioversion/Defibrillation Airway: Required: CPAP/BiPAP, Trach Care Ortho/MS/Onc: Required: Epidural/PCA pumps, Feeding Tubes, Wound Vac
Shift: 0700-1900 - Days
Sub Specialties: PCU, Step Down
General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS,ACLS); Nursing Certifications(NIHSS)ProKatchers Job ID #287556. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PCU
Founded in 2016, ProKatchers Inc. is a JCC-certified organization and a recognized leader in healthcare staffing. Named one of the Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) for 2023–2024, we are proud to be among the top-rated companies in our industry.
At ProKatchers, we offer both short- and long-term contracts, as well as travel opportunities for licensed and experienced healthcare professionals across the United States. We are committed to providing industry-leading benefits and personalized career support.
We understand that finding the right fit is about more than just a job—it’s about aligning your career with your lifestyle. That’s why our dedicated team of career specialists takes the time to get to know you and match you with assignments that meet your goals and aspirations.
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Travel Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, Registered Nurse, Post-Surgical Care, IV Insertion, Vascular Access, Vasoactive Drip Titration, Critical Care Nursing, Stepdown Unit, Patient Care Management