AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 03/31/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)
StartDate: 3/31/2025 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1806.68 - $1991.03
• Number of Beds: 26
• Patient Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1
• Equipment: Philips monitors, chest tubes, art lines, wound vacs, pacer boxes, pacing wires, drains, EKOS, Nicom, BIPAP, Airvo
• EMR: EPIC
• Type of Patients on Unit: Cardiac/Thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, alcohol withdraw, resp distress, insulin drip Overview: Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Code of Conduct, Mercy Mission and Values and Mercy Service Standards. Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Stand and walk most of the time on duty. Meet unit specific physical demands. Significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements. High risk exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care for patient post trauma, surgical interventions and medical comorbitities. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PCU
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: ACLS-AHA; BLS-AHA
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
Facility Location
As the third largest state in Missouri, Springfield is jam packed with recreational possibilities. Springfield is the home of several notable sporting events, including a PGA sponsored golf tournament and the Division I athletics of Missouri State University. Springfield's downtown area is undergoing a resurgence at the moment, with buildings being renovated and new businesses emerging. Boutiques, eateries, bars and music venues line the streets of downtown with new establishments perpetually opening their doors. Fans of the performing arts will want to check out the Gillioz and Landers theaters for drama and music. Springfield has a deep country music scene with roots extending back to the 1950s. Fans of historical architecture will love Springfield, as the city boasts 13 buildings that are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers. We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash.
About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)
About AMN Healthcare Nursing
AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
Benefits
- Company provided housing options
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Continuing Education