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

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

MUST HAVE 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL SETTING MUST HAVE ACTIVE KY LICENSE AT SUBMISSION BLS/ACLS REQUIRED   

Hospital:   Frankfort
Regional Medical Center

Location: TriStar

Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive Frankfort, KY 40601

Unit Name: 631

Building: Main

Cost Center: 31768

General Information

Unit Specifics:
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Number of Beds: 46
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Patient Ratios: 6:1
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Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability):   Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurse), RNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs,
Unit Clerks -skill mix based on patient census)
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Type of equipment: GE Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps,
iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, Glucometer
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Documentation system: Meditech Expanse
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Scheduling requirements: Every other Weekend, three 12-hour shifts per week
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Floating policy: May float to 3 South (post-surgical
med/surg), or to PCU (to staff tele overflow)
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Patient Experience requirements: At least two years of Progressive care or ICU
experience
 
Hospital Specifics- Frankfort Regional Medical
Center is a 173-bed acute care facility that has received numerous awards and
accolades for its quality of care, including Magnet® designation for nursing
excellence. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital is conveniently
located off I-64 in Central Kentucky approximately 50 miles from Louisville
and 30 miles from Lexington.
 
At Frankfort Regional Medical
Center, our focus is simple - putting Patients First. We have embraced this
philosophy by focusing on patient care practices and new technology, keeping
patient safety a top priority. At Frankfort Regional, you’re going to be
treated as an individual, with compassion and care, like one of the family.
Our Patients First approach is clear...excellent service, every patient,
every time.
 
Certifications: Active
nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS
required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set: CPap and BiPap management, Port
access, therapeutic phlebotomy
 
Must have : T elemetry and EKG interpretation,
post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention experience, experience with Cardiac
and anti-arrhythmic IV infusions management and titration, CPap
and BiPap management

Advanced skills needed: preferred experience with chest tubes, NG
tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood
transfusions

Procedures performed on unit:   telemetry monitoring, paracentesis (physician led), BiPap, therapeutic
phlebotomy

Certifications Required: Active nursing license in good standing
(with compact if indicated), BLS
required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)

Dress Code : (Required uniform)
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  Navy blue or Gray scrubs. No
T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts. Staff may wear any color or
patterned scrub jacket, and may wear any color or patterned long sleeve
shirts under scrub top if preferred.
NO ROYAL BLUE SCRUBS ARE PERMITTED our OB/LD department wears this color
exclusively for their unit staff identification as a safety standard for the
protection of our infants.

Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please attach
unit specific policies and guidelines.
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Specific polices
related to skill sets, procedures, etc. will be made available upon request,
indicated need, and facility approval.  

Awards/Recognition:   Please include anything that you would
like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that
feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.  
·         
Daisy Nominations
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Inclusion in staff and hospital
celebrations
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Unit Prizes done bi-weekly for
patient/staff recognition for exceptional team work and patient care

Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your
unit for their assignment:   Consider items such as new
equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options,
etc.
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We utilize
GroupMe to communicate information, ask questions, and to celebrate one
another.
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The unit is
home to several travelers who have continued to extend contracts due to our
excellent teamwork and amazing staff.
·         
We are
proud to say that we have had zero turnover for our Progressive Car nursing
staff since September 2022.
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The unit is
fully supported with a director and Manger, as well as a clinical educator.
·         
We have
excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all
providers.
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We are
continuously requesting and receiving new equipment and supplies. We welcome
feedback from all staff, including contract staff, if they have suggestions
or ideas to make our workflow better and enhance our exceptional patient
care.

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #449989. 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. 

Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.

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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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