Rang Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Great Falls, Montana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 05/26/2025
- Duration: 52 weeks
- 34 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings, nights
- Employment Type: Local Contract
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Progressive Care nurse will provide care to the hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients on medical/surgical unit. This includes providing physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural support to the patient. Anticipated patient populations include but are not limited to pediatrics, pre and post PCI care, pacemaker, revascularization, carotid endarterectomy, thoracotomy, CHF, COPD, DKA, renal failure, DVT, PE, sepsis and a broad scope of surgical services. Staff will expect patients in relative stability while recognizing diagnoses may require skilled assessment and intervention tools for potential deteriorating conditions. Required to operate advanced medical equipment and care for patients with central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, arterial lines multiple IV's and patients requiring short term Ventilation Support. Provides care for general medical and surgical patients on the in-patient unit. collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Has ability to assess and implement established policies and procedures with minimal supervision. Acts as a clinical leader and assists with precepting staff. Provides direct care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge in all aspects of care including discharge planning. Gives direction to RN, LPN, CNA, Housekeeping Staff, and Dietary Staff. Receives direction from: Providers, Charge Nurse Chief Nursing Officer .
EDUCATION
- Degree from a Nursing Program.
EXPERIENCE
- Practice in and advanced Medical/Surgical Unit and recent Critical Care or Progressive Care Nursing is required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
- Current State of Montana RN Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
- EPNC, TNCC certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Use of basic office equipment, use of multiple IV pumps, ability to operate advanced medical equipment, including A-lines, invasive lines, chest tubes, patients requiring noninvasive and invasive ventilatory support, basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation.
- Advanced Nursing Principles and Procedures, Pediatric experience preferred.
"We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law."
About Rang Healthcare
Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.
We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it's for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Vision benefits
- Weekly pay