Travel Nurse RN - Skilled Nursing Facility PCU - Progressive Care Unit - COVID19 - $2,016 per week

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Job description

Tekaccel, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN Skilled Nursing Facility PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/16/2024
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

General Information: Beds: 64 - spread across 2 floors Required experience? Intermediate/Stepdown Level RN: 1 year of nursing experience required Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, if greater than 1 year of experience 1st time traveler MUST have EPIC experience Travelers must live 100 miles away from any Monument Health facility Permanent staff must wait 1 full year before returning as a traveler Patient Types: This is a mixed acuity unit meaning there will be Intermediate Care acuity as well as Tele and MedSurg - please ensure traveler understands Surgical: Urology, prostatectomy, bowel obstruction, mass removal, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, general abdominal surgeries Ortho: Total joints (knees/hips/shoulders), Ortho Trauma - External fixation, soft tissue injury and minor fractures Neuro/Spine: CVA/TIA with Neuro Vascular Intervention - coiling, clipping, potentially thrombectomy (may go to ICU but if they are stable could come back to ONS) - modified ratios with this patient (CRN/flex RN will help to manage in immediate post-op) Seizures/Epilepsy, brain tumor, hematoma, brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, AV Fistula, craniotomies with burr holes and/or shunts, Halos, Flaps Please note: post neuro-intervention is a preferred experience - education and resources are provided by the unit if they have not had this patient type Spinal Surgical - Laminectomies, Fusions, Discectomies Please note: post neuro-intervention is a preferred experience - education and resources are provided by the unit if they have not had this patient type General Medical: cellulitis, influenza, COVID, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure with or without the need for hemodialysis, hepatic failure, rib fracture, gastrointestinal disorders and infections, DVTs, UTIs Wound care/Wound debridement, telemetry monitored patients Patient Ratios: RN: PCU: 1:4 (even for MedSurg assignments) CNA: 1:8 Required Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Required Education: RN: Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing Skills required: Intermediate/Stepdown RN: Comfortability to take MedSurg assignments - please decline if not Previous experience with our types of patients above, including IMC/stepdown acuity and Neuro Ability to read/interpret cardiac strips, chest tubes, trach care (no fresh traches), NGT tube placement and management, JP drains, line management - PICC/Midline/CVL/PIV placement, wound vacs (Wound Care RN will change out the vac but RN must know how to assess and will need to change to wet/dry dressing in case of malfunction), wound care/dressing changes, medication administration, TPN/tube feeding, blood product transfusions, urinary and fecal collection devices Drip titration of below medications: most commonly - Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed (up to 5 mcg), occasionally esmolol drips (will train if traveler has not done these) or other Betablockers or other antihypertensives Support on the Unit: Pod structure for the unit - 8 patients per pod; staffed with 2 RNs and 1 Nurse Aide CNA: 1:8 Charge nurse: Two charge nurses for ONS that do not take a patient load (1 dedicated to each floor) Flex Nurse - staffed daily 10a-10p Phlebotomy? Yes IV/VAT Team? No Resource Nurse during Dayshift/varied hours - Nurse Clinician support available RT: Yes Hospitalist: Yes Charting System: Epic - strongly preferred; must get approval from Manager prior to offer Alaris Omnicell Floating: Any Adult Inpatient Unit - Med Surg, Ortho/Neuro/Surgical, Heart and Vascular Unit, Oncology, Observation Could be floated within scope of practice and below Will float in rotation with other travelers Orientation: (facility and unit) 2 days of unit/department orientation including policies, protocols, department information, online learnings. Also, classroom time with our Nursing Professional Development Team. 2 orientation shifts on the unit working with a preceptor Scheduling: 6-week schedules Weekend rotation: Travelers could be scheduled for up to 4 out of the 6 weekends, which include Friday, Saturday and Sunday Please include in offer if traveler is open to working every weekend (WOW) as this may be a possibility Will they be on call? No mandatory call time. If it is an extra shift on top of their already guaranteed hours, and we have enough staff then they could be placed on call for that shift Holiday Expectations: must be RTO request prior to offer - at this time Holiday RTO is not being accepted Approval of time off? Able to approve 1.5 weeks off - must extend contract to accommodate a full 13-week contract Blackout dates from August 1-18th (exact dates change each year) due to our Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. No time off is approved during this time. Other notes: Scrub Color: Navy Blue Free Parking Audits are done monthly for Pre/Post pain scoring-Must meet 90% compliance with audits.

About Tekaccel, Inc.

Incorporated in Plano Texas, Tekaccel Healthcare Staffing is founded as a

Healthcare business firm delivering Healthcare Professionals in Correctional

Facilities, Rehabilitation Center, Medical Center & Skilled Nursing Home

Center. Our team consists of experienced healthcare staffing experts who have

in-depth knowledge of the industry.

At our core, we are dedicated to addressing the critical staffing needs of

healthcare organizations, helping them maintain optimal patient care and

operational efficiency. We understand the unique challenges faced by

healthcare facilities in finding the right professionals to fill temporary or

permanent positions, and we strive to provide tailored staffing solutions to

meet those needs.

We prioritize building long-term relationships with our clients and clinical

professionals, fostering a culture of trust, reliability, and professionalism. We

believe in open communication, collaboration, and delivering exceptional

customer service.

Thank you for considering our healthcare staffing company. We look forward

to serving you and contributing to the success of your healthcare organization.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs

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