There is an adventure and current opening waiting for a Traveling Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse to work in Rapid City, SD

Estimated Traveler Rates

• $2910.88 estimated weekly
• $59.05 Blended estimated
• Permanent address must be over 100 miles from facility

Start Date:

• ASAP
• 13 weeks 

Shift:

• 12 Hour Nights
• every other weekend/holiday
• 48 hours

Requirements:

• South Dakota or compact RN license
• 2 years PCU experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Epic experience
• Mixed unit (Med/Surg to IMC level, as well as Long Length stay patients): ratios dependent on acuity
• 90% MEDSURG; 10% INTERMEDIATE CARE - traveler will care for all acuity levels 
• Common diagnoses include: DKA requiring insulin drips, Pre/post-surgical patients, cellulitis, influenza, UTIs, pneumonia, COPD, CHF, renal failure with or without the need for hemodialysis, hepatic failure, gastrointestinal disorders and infections, soft tissue injury and minor fractures, and DVTs. Also, can see CVA overflow. 
• We administer a variety of oral, IV, IM, and SQ medications, titratable vasoactive drips, TPN/tube feeding, and blood product transfusions.
• We manage peripheral IV, midline, PICC and central line access, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, drains, and urinary and fecal collection devices.
• We provide preventative and restorative skin and wound care.
• We also have telemetry monitoring that the nurses read and interpret.
• Comfortability to take MedSurg assignment
• Previous experience with  IMC/stepdown and neuro; ability to read/interpret cardiac strips, wound care, line management, drain/tube management, drip titration of below medications
• Drip Titration: most commonly – Heparin, Insulin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Levophed (up to 5 mcg), occasionally esmolol drips (will train if traveler has not done these) or other Betablockers or other antihypertensives

Staffmax Healthcare is certified by The Joint Commission and has earned its Gold Seal of Approval. All candidates must be fully credentialed prior to start dates.

Staffmax Healthcare is dedicated to matching outstanding candidates with temporary, contract, or permanent placements opportunities. Recruiters are committed to answering questions, assisting with new contracts and placements, and obtaining credentialing quickly. Our competitive wages and many benefits (Health insurance, Accident insurance, Vision and Dental insurance, 401K, tons of discounts, and more) are just a few reasons to APPLY NOW. Don’t forget to visit www.StaffmaxHealthcare.com and download our Staffmax Healthcare App to see all our jobs. #healthcarejobs