Travel Transitional Care (Step-Down) Registered Nurse - $2,102 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work in a 20-bed Transitional Care Unit (TCU) with 4:1 patient ratios
• Schedule requirements include every other weekend, holiday availability, and 2 Mondays/2 Fridays per schedule
• Shift starts promptly at 7:00 AM or 7:00 PM - tardiness is not tolerated
• Mandatory attendance at shift huddle and bedside shift report (including patient in conversation)
• Float to other step-down units (4:1 ratio) or medical-surgical units (6:1 ratio) as needed
• Work with cardiac drips including Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Milrinone, and Nitroglycerin
• Care for post-catheterization patients without intervention
• Manage patients requiring BIPAP/CPAP/High Flow oxygen therapy
• Handle chest tube management and sepsis care
• Occasionally assist with bedside cardioversion procedures with Cath Lab staff support
• Use documentation system: Expanse
• Work with equipment including ZOLL monitors, Baxter pumps, GE telemetry monitors, Hillrom beds, and kangaroo pumps
• ACLS certification required
• Must have step-down and cardiac drip experience
• Dress code: All navy blue or all white scrubs with closed-toed shoes (no Crocs), HCA/Hospital branded t-shirts permitted

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a 20-bed Transitional Care Unit that has maintained a 0% turnover rate for the past two years. The unit features an experienced nursing staff ranging from new graduates to nurses with 30+ years of experience, fostering an environment of continuous learning and mentorship. The facility emphasizes teamwork and accountability, maintaining strong collaborative relationships with ICU and Cath Lab departments. The organization has received multiple awards including Daisy Award, Rose Award, Bee Award, and Pride Award, demonstrating their commitment to excellence in patient care.

Location:

Richmond, VA

Richmond offers a perfect blend of historical charm and modern amenities as Virginia's capital city, featuring a thriving arts scene, diverse dining options, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities along the James River. The city provides excellent career growth opportunities in healthcare while maintaining a reasonable cost of living compared to other major metropolitan areas.

Adex Job ID #967769. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

Benefits

• Referral bonus