PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts with 36 hours per week available
• Patient ratios of 1:4-5 (mixed acuity unit with PCU and MS/Tele patients), may go to 1:6 in extreme situations
• Required to float to like units within facility
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts in 6 weeks, but staffing needs may require more
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, unit will accept first-time travelers
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Preferred certification: NIHSS
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Required skills: IV start, vents, telemetry, CPAP/BiPAP, interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Care for patients with COPD, pneumonia, respiratory distress, COVID-19, flu, and pulmonary embolism
• Manage chest tubes, cardiac drips (dopamine, cardizem, heparin), ventilators, trachs, BiPAPs/CPAPs
• Work with chronic trach/vent patients (no more than one vent patient at a time)
• 24-hour unit orientation required
• Scrubs not provided - must wear white or navy blue
• Use Pyxis, EPIC, and SBAR systems
• Cannot work more than 5 days in a row and/or more than 60 hours per week
• Complete 8-10 hours of non-billable modules pre-start and annually
• NC or Compact license required