Travel Registered Nurse RN - Step Down / PCU

Ascension Health•Murfreesboro, TN

33d

About The Position

This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week travel assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Ability to extend as needed. Benefited positions available, rate changes will apply. For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.

Nice To Haves

One year of recent experience in PCU or Step Down strongly preferred.
ACLS required.
Local and national travel options are available depending on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50+ miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.