Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,316 per week in Wheeling, WV

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Wheeling, West Virginia, 26003! Pay Information $2,316 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intermediate Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Shift or Rotating Day/Night Hours per Shift: 12 Hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: Valid nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: - Ability to work both night shifts and rotating shifts. - Must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips. - Proficient in titrating drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Labetolol, Nitro, and Heparin. Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in an Intermediate Care Unit. Shifts may be either nights or a rotation of day and night. Rotating shifts are preferred, with an average schedule of three weeks of days and three weeks of nights. You will generally not work both shifts in the same week unless there is a break in the schedule. The unit has 30 beds, a mix of private and semi-private rooms. Ideally, nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4, but they typically operate with a ratio of 1:5, occasionally up to 1:6. Charge nurses take a full patient assignment during shifts and have support from clinical assistants. There are usually 2-3 nursing assistants with ratios of 1:10-12. Weekend shifts are required, typically working four weekend shifts within a four-week schedule. Staff must be flexible regarding holiday coverage, although most holiday shifts are managed by permanent staff. Registered nurses wear navy blue tops and bottoms, along with navy scrub jackets. Telemetry technicians are available, but nurses must be able to read and interpret their own cardiac monitors. Respiratory therapies are managed by the respiratory therapy team, which is available 24/7. Pharmacy services are also available 24/7. Nurses must be prepared to float to other units as needed, including to the pandemic unit. Common patient diagnoses include chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-procedural care. Nurses should be prepared to manage various patient needs including those on Tikosyn therapy. The charting system utilized is Allscripts. 27895726EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty.

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