Travel Nursing
Proficiency Scale
1 =
No Experience
2 =
Need Training
3 =
Able to perform with supervision
4 =
Able to perform independently
| Cardiac | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Coronary Syndrome | |||||
| Congestive Heart Failure | |||||
| Post Open Heart (12-24 hours) | |||||
| Carotid Endarterectomy | |||||
| Post Vascular Surgery | |||||
| Heart Transplant | |||||
| Pacemaker - Temporary/Permanent | |||||
| Pacemaker - Epicardial | |||||
| Sheath Removal | |||||
| Heart Sounds |
| Pulmonary | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia | |||||
| Respiratory Distress | |||||
| COPD | |||||
| Post Thoracic Surgery | |||||
| Chest Tube Placement & Management | |||||
| Trach Management | |||||
| Modes of Ventilation (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP) | |||||
| Intubation/Extubation | |||||
| External CPAP/BiPAP | |||||
| Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases |
| Neurologic & Psychiatric | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke Scale Assessment | |||||
| CVA | |||||
| Brain Injury | |||||
| Post Craniotomy | |||||
| Spinal Cord Injury | |||||
| Seizure Disorders | |||||
| ETOH/Drug Withdrawal |
| Gastrointestinal | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GI Bleeding | |||||
| GI Surgery | |||||
| Liver Failure | |||||
| Pancreatitis | |||||
| Liver Transplant | |||||
| Pancreas Transplant |
| Renal/Genitourinary | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renal Failure | |||||
| Renal Surgery | |||||
| Renal Transplant | |||||
| Arteriovenous Fistula/Shunt | |||||
| Nephrostomy Tubes | |||||
| Peritoneal Dialysis |
| Endocrine Metabolic | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes - Hypo/Hyperglycemic Crisis | |||||
| Pituitary Disorders | |||||
| IV Insulin Protocols | |||||
| Indwelling Insulin Pumps |
| Medications | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Arrhythmics | |||||
| Anticoagulants (IV, oral, & injection) | |||||
| Anti-Hypertensives | |||||
| Anti-Psychotics | |||||
| Anti-Seizure Medications | |||||
| Benzodiazepines | |||||
| Procedural Sedation | |||||
| Diuretics | |||||
| Emergency Medications | |||||
| Inhaled Medications | |||||
| Insulin | |||||
| Titrate Vasoactive Drips | |||||
| Manage Vasoactive Drips - No Titration | |||||
| Nitrates (Oral & Topical) | |||||
| Non-Opioid Analgesics (IV, Oral, & Injection) | |||||
| Reversal Agents | |||||
| Steroids (IV, Oral, Inhaled) | |||||
| Automated Medication Dispensing (i.e. Pyxis, Omnicell) |
| IV Therapy | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting IVs | |||||
| Central Line Blood Draws | |||||
| Central Line/Implanted Line Care | |||||
| Arterial Line Management | |||||
| TPN & Lipids | |||||
| Blood Product Administration | |||||
| Administration of Chemotherapy |
| Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dysrhythmia Interpretation | |||||
| Dysrhythmia Management | |||||
| Obtain 12 Lead EKG | |||||
| Interpret 12 Lead EKG | |||||
| Cardioversion | |||||
| Defibrillation | |||||
| Malignant Hyperthermia |
| Professional Knowledge and Skills | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Patient Safety Goals/Core Measures | |||||
| Fall Risk Assessment/Prevention | |||||
| Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment/Prevention | |||||
| Restraints/Use of Least Restrictive Device | |||||
| Patient/Family Teaching | |||||
| Age Specific/Population-Based Care | |||||
| Isolation Precautions | |||||
| Infection Prevention | |||||
| Pain Assessment & Management | |||||
| Charge Experience | |||||
| Interpretation and Communication of Lab Values | |||||
| Specialty Beds |
| Age Specific Competencies | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (Birth - 1 year) | |||||
| Preschooler (ages 2-5 years) | |||||
| Childhood (ages 6-12 years) | |||||
| Adolescents (ages 13-21 years) | |||||
| Young Adults (ages 22-39 years) | |||||
| Adults (ages 40-64 years) | |||||
| Older Adults (ages 65-79 years) | |||||
| Elderly (ages 80+ years) |
| EMR | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic | |||||
| Cerner | |||||
| Eclipsys | |||||
| McKesson | |||||
| Meditech | |||||
| Other Computerized System | |||||
| Computerized Physician Order Entry | |||||
| Bar Coding for Medication Administration |