PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 3x12 hour night shifts, weekdays with some weekends
• Maintain typical 1:4 patient ratio, may flex to 1:5 in emergency situations
• 13-week contract with possible extension
• Minimum 1.5-2+ years of RN experience required
• Must have 1 year of medical surgical/telemetry experience and 2 years of stepdown experience
• Required certifications: BCLS and ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Must be proficient with IV starts and telemetry monitoring
• Must be able to read cardiac rhythm strips
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care, and various drips
• Dress code requires burgundy and/or white scrubs (not provided)
• Work with Cerner electronic medical record system
• 8 hours of orientation provided
• Blocked schedules considered for weekend blocks only (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon)
• Holiday requests limited to no more than 2 of the 4 major holidays
• Unit supports 36 beds with a daily census of 34 patients
• Care for adults and geriatric patients, primarily cardiac cases including post-surgical and interventional cardiology patients