Excel Medical Staffing
Excel Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina.
REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor required.
Traveler Experience: Required UNLESS traveler has more than 24 months of cardiac experience.
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
Skills: Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Sheath Removal, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Titrate Cardiac drips, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleuravac, External CPAP/BIPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management
Certs: BLS & ACLS, NIHSS
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Arterial line management, Wound Care/Wound Vac, and Charge Experience
JOB DETAILS:
Ratios: Varies per Acuity. Ratios are 1:4 for surgical step down, and 1:5-6 for lower acuity
Shift: NIGHTS 36 HOURS ONLY
13-26 weeks accepted
Float Requirement: Will follow unit rotation - not first to float
Weekend Requirement: 4 per 4 weeks (flexible)
PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Atrial Fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, Aortic stenosis/regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation/Stenosis, Endocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, PVD PAD, Vasculitis, Carotid stenosis, Venous stasis, sheath management, sheath removal.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, Mitral Clip, LAAO (Watchman procedure), VATS, Carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, Amputations, Other vascular surgeries, Cardiac surgeries, Thoracic surgeries, General thoracic surgery, Post cath, Post DCCV, Post electrophysiology procedures, Pacemaker placements.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Arterial lines (not required), Doppler, Bladder scanner, EKG, Femoral sheaths, TR band, Fem-stop, Chest tubes, Epicardial Pacing Wires.
UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
MUST Pass EKG Testing prior to start for this specialty.
Always Caring – Never Commissioned
We’ve come together to help clinicians find their best fit job that allows them to pursue their passion for adventure and service to others. We’ve served our country. We’ve talked to — and LISTENED to — traveling clinicians from all walks of life. We’ve collaborated with medical facilities to understand their staffing needs. We love to solve problems and help people smile — that’s why we’ve created a company centered around providing service to traveling clinicians with a real human touch.
Expect us to Radiate our WE CARE values:
Winning - Equitable - Clinician Focused - Adventurous - Responsive - Ethical