PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Mixed unit covering PCU, Med Surg Tele, and Med Surg patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4 on all shifts
• Night shift weekend coverage is Friday and Saturday evenings
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Floating within service line between multiple facilities as needed
• Float units include: Neuro/Stroke, Cardiac, Orthopedic, Trauma, Oncology, General Surgery, Uro/Vascular, and Observation
• Block scheduling not available
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Epic charting experience required
• Patient population: Adults
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, colorectal conditions, GI bleeds/SBO, pneumonia, and cystic fibrosis
• Procedures and skills required include: telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, titration of insulin drips, feeding tube care and management, central line care/management, peripheral line care/management, blood product administration, PICC line management, starting IVs, surgical drain management, nasal cannula and non-invasive airway management, wound care/wound vac, and TPN titration
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response teams
• Schedules are subject to change with two-weeks notice based on staffing needs
• Requests for time off greater than 7 days require management approval
• Previous charge experience preferred