PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Mixed acuity unit covering PCU, MS Tele, and MS patients
• Patient ratios of 1:3-5 for days and weekends; 1:3-7 for nights, adjusted by acuity
• Every other weekend requirement
• Maximum 7 days requested time off
• Float required - may be floated to sister units: West 2, West 3, and Observation unit
• 12-hour orientation
• Must have PCU/IMC experience within the last 3 years
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Must be located more than 50 miles from facility
• New travelers accepted
• Scrubs: any solid color
• EPIC charting system experience is a hard requirement; Pyxis and SBAR also utilized
• NY nursing license required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Preferred certifications: PALS, TCAR
• Required skills include: MS/Tele, Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, Post MI, IV insulin protocols, titration of insulin drips, feeding tube care and management, continuous bladder irrigation, renal failure, accessing ports, blood product administration, central line care and management, phlebotomy, peripheral line care and management, PICC line management, starting IVs, heparin protocols, managing cardiac drips, PCA, thrombolytic agents, titrating cardiac drips, CVA, seizure disorders, substance withdrawal, ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacements, traction, mastectomy, chest tubes, external CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, interpretation of ABGs, non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management, isolation precautions, and wound care/wound vac
• Patient diagnoses include: PCU and MS Tele, surgical pre and post, ENT, general surgery, trauma surgery, ortho surgery, overflow medical diagnosis patients, and rare pediatric patients (travelers not assigned unless experienced)
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and more