Travel Nurse RN – $2,800 to $2,900 per week in Cooperstown, NY

Job Description

Job Details: 

• Beds: 24-bed SCU 
• Patient Ratios: 1:3-4
• Census: Typically operates at 98-99% capacity.
• Patient Population: o Patients requiring intermediate care between ICU and med/surg levels. o Common cases include post-cardiac procedures, stable ventilator weans, and telemetry monitoring. Unit Layout & Amenities: Unit has a “U” shape layout.
• Nursing station is centrally located on the floor for easy access to all patient rooms. 
• Pyxis machines are located at both ends of the hall for medication access.
• Windows on each patient room allow visibility from the hallways.
• One centralized clean supply area for staff convenience. Support Services:
• The White Team (cardiology team) stays close to the unit, offering accessible support for cardiac patients.
• CenTrack system is utilized to manage and silence alarms effectively, improving the care environment. General Information:
• SCU nurses are responsible for providing care to patients who require close monitoring but are more stable than ICU patients.
• Nurses should be comfortable with telemetry, managing post-surgical recovery, and providing support for patients transitioning out of critical care.
• The unit’s high census rates and diverse patient needs require strong organizational and multitasking skills.