Treva is a supplement staffing company that partners with local companies on temporary placements and/or direct hires. We have been dedicated to our community since 2009. Our culture is to ensure our candidates and clients feel welcome and comfortable with our services. We are here to find the right position for the right person.
Treva Corporation is currently seeking a full-time TELEMETRY II / OBS/ PCU REGISTERED NURSE. The position is located in HARLINGEN, TEXAS. Shift is on NIGHTS (7PM-7AM). This is a 13 WEEK contract with a high possibility of extension. Premium pay!
YOU WILL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurses provide care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment but are not unstable enough to require ICU care.
The PCU RN will monitor critical vital signs and detect any changes, enabling intervention in a life-threatening or emergency situation.
The PCU RN is also sometimes referred to as Step Down Nurse and the Progressive Care Unit can also be known as Cardiac Stepdown, Neuro Stepdown, Medical Stepdown, Surgical Stepdown and ER holding.
The PCU RN cares for patients as they transition from the ICU. Progressive care describes the care delivered to patients whose needs are less acute.
A decreased risk of a life-threatening event, decreased need for invasive monitoring, increased stability and an increased ability to participate in their own care are characteristics of the progressive care patient.
The PCU RN should demonstrate the following basic competencies: Basic and advanced life support Dysrhythmia monitoring techniques, interpretation and treatment Medication dosage calculation, patient monitoring for medication effects, continuous medication infusion administration (non-titrated vasoactive agents, anti-arrhythmic agents, platelet inhibitors and/or insulin)
Patient monitoring using standardized procedures for pre-, intra, and post procedures (TEE, cardiac catheterization with PCI, cardioversion, bronchoscopy, EGD, PEG placement, chest tube insertion)
Recognition of the symptoms and signs of cardiopulmonary emergencies and the initiation of standardized interventions to stabilize the patient awaiting transfer to critical care.
Hemodynamic monitoring including equipment setup and troubleshooting, monitoring and recognition of signs and symptoms of patient instability.
Interpretation of ABGs and communication of the findings
Assessment of the ventilated patient to assure delivery of the prescribed treatment and proper patient response
Recognition of indications for and management of the patient requiring non-invasive 02 delivery systems including oral airways, bipap and nasal CPAP
Assessment and understanding of long term mechanical ventilation and weaning Assessment, monitoring and managing of patients who require renal therapeutic interventions such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous bladder irrigation, stents and urostomies
Recognition of the indications for and complications of enteral and parental nutrition Recognition of and evaluation of the family’s needs for more involvement in the care to aid in transition from hospital to home
The PCU RN should have the following characteristics: advocacy, clinical judgment, caring practices, systems thinking, response to diversity, collaboration, clinical inquiry and also be a teacher to educate the patients and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
In order to qualify for the position you must meet all the qualifications listed above*
WHAT TREVA PROVIDES:
Email your UPDATED RESUME today and start working with Treva where you are supporting a locally own Michigan business. We may be a small business, but we provide BIG results. Treva is not about the “bottom dollar” and just producing numbers. We care about building a relationship with our clients and job seekers. We offer competitive pay and don’t create barriers when you want to hire on directly with the contracted company. Once you submit your resume you will be contacted by an experienced, local, and dedicated Recruiter. We guarantee you won’t be disappointed!