PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Patient ratio of 1:5 for days, nights, and weekends
• 8 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule period, combination of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Holiday shifts and Charge RN assignments as needed per unit
• Guaranteed hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• Floating may be required between departments, units, and facility as needed, including floating to all MSI units based on greatest need, including the Emergency Department for inpatient holding
• Block scheduling is not available
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off
• 2 years of experience required; previous charge and teaching hospital experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Required skills include: cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, telemetry on-unit and remote monitoring, use of rapid response teams, post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care and management, pre/post hemodialysis management, renal failure management, blood product administration, central line care and management, phlebotomy, peripheral line care and management, PICC line management, starting IVs, heparin protocols, managing cardiac drips with and without titration, PCA, procedural sedation administration, CVA management, peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacements, surgical drains, chest tubes, external CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Patients served include adults and geriatrics
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary