Travel Nurse RN

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Durango, Colorado.

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

Job Summary   Under
the direction of the Director of the department or designee this position
assesses, plans, organizes and evaluates all aspects of patient care for
assigned unit/patients.   Reports to:  CNO, Department Director or Designee   Essential Job Functions   1.            
Utilizes
the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to established
standards of care which includes planning, implementing, evaluating and
adjusting plan of care, and discharge planning based on expected patient
outcomes. 1.1          
Admits,
transfers, and discharges patients. 1.2          
Completes
ongoing patient assessment and documents according to policy 1.3          
Completes
nursing assessment as appropriate for the patients condition and within established
time frames. 1.4          
Develops
patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations and
interventions. 1.5          
Reports
symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate
personnel and in timely manner 1.6          
Assesses,
collaborates and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness
for discharge with other members of the care team.   2.            
Demonstrates appropriate
application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines
in caring for child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. 2.1          
Follows
age specific standards in administering medications based on patient’s age. 2.2          
Follows
age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related
to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia. 2.3          
Uses
age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform
treatments and procedures that are routine for unit/clinic based on patient’s
age.   3.            
Incorporates
cultural and developmental needs into plan of care. 3.1          
In
collaboration with the patient/family, and in a developmentally and culturally
appropriate manner, implements the plan of care.  3.2          
Demonstrates
competency in the provision of nursing care according to established standards
of nursing practice and in a developmentally appropriate manner.   4.            
Demonstrates
critical thinking skills, ability to provide and delegate activities to staff
based on patient assessment and the requirements to deliver care in a safe
efficient manner maximizing positive outcomes for the patient.   5.            
Provides
documentation of patient care in the patient record according to established
standards of nursing care.   6.            
Collaborates
and works cooperatively with physicians and other members of the
multidisciplinary healthcare team in formal and informal teaching of patients
and/or family about his or her disease process and wellness promotion plan and
discharge planning. 6.1          
Assesses
patient/family learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness to learn. 6.2          
Utilizes
a collaborative interdisciplinary process to provide appropriate patient/family
education. 6.3          
Utilizes
available information to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching in producing
the desired patient outcomes and adjusts in teaching as indicated.   7.            
Participates
in performance improvement activities which include collecting, analyzing data
to identify quantifiable measures to maintain quality and the promotion of
desired outcomes.  Also includes
participation in development of patient care delivery systems, standards,
policy and procedures, and problem-solving teams.   8.            
Demonstrates
an awareness and relevance of research in nursing.  Evaluates practices to identify areas for
improvement or opportunities for research.   9.            
Effectively
utilizes ASH and departmental communication tools and systems to stay informed
and communicate with the healthcare team. 
Accesses ASH email account at minimum once a day when on shift to read,
process, and respond to emails.   10.          
Demonstrates
the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words
and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the
working environment. 10.1       
Applies
the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality
improvement while performing day to day activities of the position. 10.2       
Maintains
and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel
and strategic issues.  Adheres to
Confidentiality Policy. 10.3       
Maintains
positive attitude and working relationships that fosters a cooperative work
environment.  Adheres to the hospital’s Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in
the HR Manual. 10.4       
Displays
honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments. 10.5       
Follows
through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using
appropriate chain of command.       Minimum Requirements   Education:  Graduation from accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. Certification,
Licensure:  Current state license
as a registered nurse; current CPR certification; ACLS, PALS or TNCC
certifications per policy. Experience, Training,
Knowledge:  Previous experience as
an RN in related care area preferred.  Physical Requirements: Position
requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to fifty (50) pounds
while administering patient care; stooping, kneeling and/or crouching; standing
and walking five (5) or more hours per day; reaching, grasping, and handling
and/or feeling five (5) or more hours per day. 
Visual acuity to correctly distinguish skin tone variations, evidence of
IV infiltration, infection and to read telemetry, blood pressure gauges, etc;  audio acuity to correctly distinguish various
body sounds, i.e. respirators, heart sounds, bowel sounds and to discern sounds
made by various types of machinery or equipment which would indicate dangerous
or improper operation.   Working
Conditions/Environmental Exposures   Environmental
hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood,
body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical
waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste,
proximity to moving mechanical parts. 
Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #461094. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. 

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Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...

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Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.