Compensation : $86 - $86 Hourly Client Job Ref ID : 139462 Shift Description : Day shifts - 36 hours (weekends rotating)
Travel Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit Watertown, New York, United States - 13601 Job Title: Travel Nurse - Progressive Care Number of positions: 1 Shift: Day shifts- 36 hours (weekends rotating) Duration: 13 weeks Start Date: 06/15/2023 Hourly Pay: $86 OT: 1.5 Weekly pay: $3,096 JOB DESCRIPTION
- Studying patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to the progressive care unit.
- Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
- Interpreting measurements from specialized medical equipment.
- Monitoring and administering prescribed medication, as well as performing titration of drug doses.
- Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements, as well as designated interventions.
- Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention instructions.
- Updating and maintaining ward charts, patient files, and medical records.
- Overseeing Progressive Care Unit nursing assistants and support staff.
- Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- One year
- COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster
- Current NY
- BLS, ACLS, BCLS
Skills/Abilities Good interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work with detailed, confidential material, computer experience required. Ability to follow directions and work with precision under pressure. Maintains sensitivity, maturity, and flexibility in coping with difficult situations. ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY. With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.
Required Skills Critical thinking skills,, Excellent communication skils
Reference Code 139462
Job Category Registered Nurse
Facility Type Agency,Hospital Based
Pay Rate 86 - 86USDPer Hour
Specialty Telemetry
Geographical Setting Urban,Metropolitan
On Call Yes
Board Certification Yes