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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,038 to $2,246 per week in Madison, WI

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior (1-2 years)
  • Madison

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience
  • Current WI or comapct RN license (#/expiration)
  • One successful assignment as travel RN (13 weeks)
  • Experience in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center
  • Surgical post op care experience
  • BLS, ACLS

Responsibilities

  • Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)
  • Acute Medical and Progressive Care Unit is comprised of 21 medical beds with acutely ill patients who have a variety of co morbidities that impact their primary diagnosis, medical, and nursing plan of care.
  • Some patients suffer from multisystem disease processes that require specialized nursing care with the potential for more intensive monitoring and care when unforeseen complications arise.
  • The unit also specializes in care of patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
  • Progressive Care is an 8 bed unit for patients with fragile hemodynamic stability and requires an increased level of nursing care and surveillance which prevents them from transitioning to a medical unit.
  • Some patients transition from a critical care unit directly to Progressive Care to promote continuity by allowing specialized monitoring, treatments, and nursing care to continue without jeopardizing quality and outcomes.
  • Nurses embrace the Primary Nurse Model of Care and are all knowledgeable and competent in providing care to both Acute Medical/Progressive Care patients.
  • In addition to being proficient in noninvasive and invasive cardiac monitoring and certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, nurses pursue specialty certification in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Nursing.

FAQs

What is the pay range for the Travel Nurse RN - PCU position in Madison, WI?

The pay range is $2,038 to $2,246 per week.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

The required qualifications include 2+ years of experience, a current WI or compact RN license, one successful assignment as a travel RN (13 weeks), experience in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center, surgical post-op care experience, and BLS/ACLS certification.

What types of experience are preferred for applicants?

Preferred experience includes working in an Academic Level 1 - Trauma center and surgical post-op care.

What shifts are available for this travel nurse position?

Available shifts are 12-hour day/evening shifts.

Is housing provided for this travel nurse position?

Yes, free, quality, private housing is provided.

What benefits are offered to travel nurses at AMN Healthcare?

Benefits include competitive pay rates, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, accident and short-term disability coverage, free continuing education, and a referral bonus for bringing in friends.

Where is the facility located, and what is its significance?

The facility is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and is a 566-bed academic medical center that serves as an ACS designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma center.

When does the assignment for this travel nurse position start?

The assignment starts on 8/19/2024.

What type of care do the patients in the Progressive Care Unit require?

Patients in the Progressive Care Unit are acutely ill with various co-morbidities and require specialized nursing care and increased monitoring for fragile hemodynamic stability.

What nursing model do the nurses in this position embrace?

Nurses in this position embrace the Primary Nurse Model of Care.

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