ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Denton, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
RN Position Job Notes:
Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.
Opportunity:
RN - PCU
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Position in Surgical Trauma Stepdown unit on 5th floor
• Patient ratio 1:4 (maximum 1:5 for stepdown)
• 25-bed unit with 44 FTE staff members
• May float to stepdown service lines including Progressive Care Unit and Heart and Vascular Unit
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH
• Trauma/Orthopedic experience preferred
• Meditech EMR system experience preferred
• No on-call requirements
• Care for patients requiring acute surgical intervention or post-operative care
• Handle various patient types including trauma surgery, bariatric surgery, vascular surgery, traumatic brain injury, general surgery, and orthopedic surgery patients
• Manage patients with neurological diagnoses including CVA, TIA, seizures, and meningitis
• Provide care for cardiac patients including chest pain, CHF, sepsis, and alcohol withdrawal
• Monitor patients on various IV drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardene, Dopamine, and Nitroglycerin
• Perform vital signs every 4 hours with telemetry monitoring and Q4 patient assessments
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and ability to work as a team player in adaptable environment
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates as a Level 2 trauma center with 90% of inpatients coming through the emergency department. The facility features modern medical technology and equipment, with experienced nursing staff providing comprehensive surgical and trauma care. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth in trauma and surgical nursing specialties.
Location:
Denton, TX
Denton offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with the University of North Texas, providing cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options. Located just north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, healthcare professionals can enjoy small-town charm while having easy access to major metropolitan benefits and career opportunities.
Adex Job ID #949139. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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.
Benefits Referral bonus