PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Float pool position covering approximately 5 Med/Surg Intermediate/PCU units with no assigned home unit
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• 1-2 years of nursing experience required, first-time travelers accepted
• 8 weekend shifts required in 6-week schedule period (combination of Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Holiday shifts and charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• Required certifications: BLS, NIHSS, ACLS preferred
• Must have Kansas and Missouri nursing licenses or compact license
• Float between departments, units, and facilities as needed including other metro campuses
• Work with adult patients including heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, COPD, pulmonary embolisms, bacteremia, cellulitis, hematuria, seizures, alcohol withdrawal
• Skills required include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, rapid response teams, IV therapy, central line care, PICC line management, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, wound care
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Guaranteed 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• 16 hours of orientation
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed
• Flu vaccine required with medical/religious exemptions only