Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,255 per week in Allentown, PA

ID: 48663475 Shift: 19:00-07:30 Description: Description:*Do NOT submit anyone who lives less than 50 miles radius from the LVHN position worksite & Submission attestation must be provided when presenting Travel RNs****REQUIRED: PROOF ofCOVID& FLU vaccination MUST be provided at time candidate is submitted! Declinations are accepted.*******Please note: LVHN requires a full Hep B series (3 doses) or positive Hep B antibodydocumentation** down experience; phlebotomy, IV starts, cardiac rhythm interpretation, drips (such as amiodarone, Cardizem, heparin, insulin), chest tube management, epidural/PCA management, fall prevention, pressure injury prevention.REQUIRED: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSUnit patients are monitored on telemetry or portable hardwire.We are primarily a surgical progressive surgical unit and we care for the following surgical patient cardiac surgery, valve replacements, post mitraclip (interventional approach mitral valve repair), lung resections (both open and robotic), thorascopic lung reductionPatients with chest tubes or Aseptfor pneumothorax, pleural effusionVascular surgery carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop, etc, endovascular aortic repair, abdominal aortic repair, venous thrombolysis, post aortogramRapid response patients from med-surg for arrhythmia/rate control (afib with RVR)Transfers from medical-surgical ICU (respiratory failure, complex surgeries)ED admissions for sepsis requiring low level monitoringCOPD and CHF exacerbationOther patients who normally go to med-surg after procedures who have subsequent cardiac sequelae requiring low level monitoring (i.e. new onset afib with RVR)Infusions: amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, heparinProvides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.Certifications - RequiredAHA BLS - Basic Life Support CertificateAHA ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support CertificateAHA NIHSSEducation - RequiredGraduate of accredited Nursing program.Experience - Required1year Acute Care Experience and/or experience congruent with role in service line.Licenses - RequiredRegistered Nurse State of PennsylvaniaKnowledge, Skills and Abilities - RequiredSuccessful completion of Registered Nurse orientation.Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.Basic computer skills.Education - PreferredBachelor's Degree NursingAdditional Qualifications - PreferredNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification, as per unit requirementPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, as per unit requirement General CommentsTimesheet Approver (Primary and Backup):Amy SchwarzIs this position patient facing? (Y or N):YIs this a remote position? (Y or N):NClinical or for your Colors/Dress Hours (24/36/40):36Float Cost (Float), 100402-09360 (PCU), 100402-09361 (TOHU), 100402-09362 (3A), 100402-09417 (4C) No. of Positions: 1/6. Position creation Replacement Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:84