GHG Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2414.20
Opportunity:
IMU - Intermediate Care Unit
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with day/night rotation
• Must be on unit ready to work by 6:45 AM/PM
• Weekend requirements include working 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule (Friday/Saturday/Sunday considered weekend shifts)
• Day shift workers must work minimum 3 night shifts per 4-week schedule
• Patient ratios typically 1:5, goal is 1:4, occasionally 1:6
• Required to float to Telemetry or Medical/Surgical units as needed with ratios up to 1:6-7
• Must be able to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetalol, Nitro, and Heparin
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Manage patients with chest pain, rule out MI, CHF, arrhythmias, post-pacer, pre/post cardiac catheterizations
• Handle radial band management and removal, groin checks, and Tikosyn therapy patients
• Self-scheduling allowed as long as unit needs are met with 4 requested days off per month
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs top and bottom with navy scrub jackets, no hoodies
• Must have valid driver's license and reside within 50-mile radius
• Strict attendance policy: 2 occurrences including tardiness or call-offs will result in termination
• 2-day orientation with preceptor after initial HR orientation
Facility:
This healthcare facility features a 30-bed Intermediate Care Unit with both private and semi-private rooms, providing specialized cardiac and intermediate-level care. The facility maintains 24/7 in-house coverage including hospitalists, intensivists, residents, IV team, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services. The organization uses EPIC charting system and Nihon Kohden telemetry monitoring, with comprehensive support services including PICC/Midline teams and specialized cardiac care capabilities.
Location:
Location details not provided in job description
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Physicial Requirements:
This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.
GHG Healthcare Job ID #62578527. 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 GHG Healthcare
Global Healthcare Group has been a leader in international allied health and nursing professional recruitment for over 18 years.
Global Healthcare Group has placed hundreds of nurses and allied health professionals across the United States. At Global Healthcare Group, we believe our success is due to the compassion, understanding, and attentiveness that go into our placement process.
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
