Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,058 per week

TotalMed Staffing
| Mechanicsville, VA

$36.67 per hour |

CONTRACTOR |

May 1^st, 2025

TotalMed Staffing
Mechanicsville, VA
$36.67 per hour
CONTRACTOR
May 1^st, 2025

TotalMed Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Job Description Requirements

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 05/17/2025
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

PCU RN - Cardio-Pulmonary Care Unit

Job Code: 740N37
Location: [Facility Name Not Provided]
Unit: Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown)
Bed Count: 27 Beds
Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend and major holidays
Scrub Colors: Navy blue, white, or a combination of both

Important Notes

No local travelers within a 50-mile radius
Must pass EKG exam during orientation (study guide available)
Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Skills Required:
- Cardiac drips titration: Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin
- Insulin drips
- No vasopressor drips
- Conscious sedation
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Chest tube care
- Temporary/transvenous pacing
- Advanced respiratory modalities

Unit Details

Equipment Used: Alaris pumps, BiPAP, PCA, GlucoStabilizer, bedside cardiac monitors, Hoyer lifts, Sara Stedy
Typical Patient Population: Heart block, chronic cardiac conditions, chest tubes
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:3-4 (may vary depending on staffing levels)
Floating: May float to other stepdown units as needed

Primary Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process
Administer medications safely and in accordance with policy
Coordinate care and serve as the patients point of contact
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care
Advocate for patient safety and ethical practices
Respond confidently and appropriately to rapidly changing patient conditions
Educate and involve patients and families in care and discharge planning
Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
Adhere to all hospital policies, regulatory standards, and infection control protocols

Licensure Qualifications

Licensure: Current RN license in the state of practice or compact license
Certifications (Required):
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- ACLS
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Preferred Certifications:
- CCRN (Critical Care)
- PCCN (Progressive Care)
Education:
- Required: ADN or Diploma in Nursing
- Preferred: BSN
Experience:
- Required: Minimum 1 year RN experience
- Preferred: 6+ months acute care RN experience

Skills Competencies

Advanced clinical decision-making and prioritization
Strong verbal and written communication
Patient and family education
Culturally competent care delivery
Electronic charting (EPIC preferred)
Precepting and mentoring newer staff
Collaborative and compassionate care approach

Work Environment Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient movement support
Must respond to alarms and emergencies promptly
Regular exposure to patients bodily fluids and various clinical environments
Requires fine motor skills, visual acuity, and hearing abilities
Periods of high stress, interruptions, and emergency response
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to universal precautions required

Patient Population

Adults: 18-64 years
Geriatrics: 65 years and older
Must demonstrate an understanding of developmental needs and care appropriate to age.

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About TotalMed Staffing

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Guaranteed Hours
Continuing Education
401k retirement plan
Sick pay
Wellness and fitness programs
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Benefits start day 1

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