Registered Nurse - Stepdown Job in Columbia, SC

Company: Gifted Healthcare
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

JOB REQUIREMENTSIntermediate Medical Care Unit/IMCU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel JobRegistered Nurse in the Intermediate Medical Care Unit, care for patients who need a moderate level of attention. Patients', in this unit, aren't as self-sufficient as those in standard in-patient rooms, but they are not as critical as those in the Intensive Care Unit.Intermediate Medical Care Unit/IMCU RN Responsibilities:

• IMCU nurses treat patients who are suffering from serious conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, electrolyte imbalances, renal failure, liver failure, gastrointestinal bleeds, blood disorders, cancer, sepsis, respiratory distress or multi-system organ failure
  
• The IMCU RN assess each patient's needs individually and collects relevant data, such as temperature, blood pressure and pain levels, according to the facility's prescribed procedure.
  
• Conduct ongoing assessments of each patient's status in accordance with the facility's requirements.
  
• Perform physician prescribed treatments in a timely manner
  
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers, being an advocate for the patient at all times
  
• Evaluate patient's response to care and initiate independent and/or collaborative changes where appropriate
  
• Perform other patient interventions described by the patient's individualized treatment plan.
  
• Provide individualized education for the patient, family, and or caregiver throughout the continuum of care.
  
• Prepare equipment and assists physician during examination and treatment of patient
  
• Records all care information accurately and completely and in accordance with guidelines established for Registered Nurses
  
• Performs other position related duties as assigned
  
  BENEFITS OF BEING GIFTED!
  
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  • Refer a nurse for this position and earn up to $1500 referral bonus when he/she completes a minimum of 8-week assignment. Refer a nurse for a PRN position, and earn $250 once he/she completes three shifts.
    
  • Flexible scheduling
    
  • Premium pay
    
  • Same Day or Weekly Pay
    
  • Ability to work in premier facilities
    
  • Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24-7
    
  • Access to Social Worker 24-7
    
  • Group Health insurance benefits:
    
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    • Medical Plan
      
    • Dental Plan
      
    • Vision Plan
      
    • Short and Long Term Disability
      
    • AD&D Insurance
      
      
      
      Benefits of being a GIFTED TRAVEL NURSE
      
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      • Private housing and housing allowance
        
      • Personal Career Coach
        
      • Extremely competitive personalized pay package
        
        
        FACILITY DETAILSThis hospital is celebrated 125 years of service to Columbia in 2017. The facility includes 649-beds and is the regional community teaching medical center. More than 225,000 patients from across the state and beyond are treated here each year and there are more than 4,200 employees and a medical staff of more than 900. A wide range of primary and specialty health care services are provided here. The areas of excellence include behavioral care, cardiology, obstetrics, oncology, orthopedics, neonatology, robotic assisted surgery and trauma. The medical center was awarded “Exemplar” status for their NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) program, the premier designation indicates their commitment to excellence in the care of patients 65-years and older.
        
        
        
        Columbia, SC offers several exciting and distinct shopping districts including a recently revitalized downtown with many new shops and restaurants. Stroll along Gervais Street in the Vista, State Street in West Columbia, Main Street downtown or through Five Points, where pubs, bars and restaurants bring everything from country and blues to rock, jazz and bluegrass to their visitors. Take a trip back in time in Historic Columbia with neighborhood tours and walk-through of historic homes and gardens. With so many trails, gardens and Lake Murray nearby, exploring outside in this beautiful town is a must. Kayakers, hikers and campers can also find fun at the Congaree National Park, just 20 miles outside the city.
        
        
        ABOUT GIFTED HEALTHCARE
        GIFTED Healthcare is a company that believes in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference!
        
        Do you remember why you became a RN, at GIFTED? We do!
        

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