Travel Nurse RN – PCU – $2,136 per week in Tuscaloosa, AL

Job Description

Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year
License: Registered Nurse Compact License
Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS
Must-Have: Willingness to float to other units and hospitals

Description:
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) offers an environment ideal for developing nursing skills.
This unit fosters a culture of family and teamwork.
The PCU is a 24/7 acute care unit specializing in medical and surgical care.
It accommodates up to 36 patients.
Medical patients include those needing dialysis and telemetry monitoring.
Surgical patient populations include orthopedic procedures and general surgery.
The team provides patient-centered care aiming for optimal outcomes.
There is a strong focus on pain management, mobility, and complication prevention.
The nurse/patient ratio is 1:6 and is supported by a Team Leader.
An associate degree in nursing is required.
Experience required is 18 months to 2 years, with one year in the field of specialty.
The team is dedicated to ensuring a pleasant and secure patient experience.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system is Meditech.
Scrub color is solid navy blue.
Guaranteed weekly hours of 36.
Floating is required to different units or hospitals.