PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• 26-week contract covering Winter Holidays and cold season
• Care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems
• Patient population includes cardiac, neuro, renal, infectious disease, pulmonary, and more
• Accountable for coordination of direct patient care and education
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Weekend requirement: Every other Saturday, off every Sunday
• Self-scheduling
• 24 orientation hours
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Permanent address must be 50+ miles from facility; local candidates not accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Charting system: Meditech (preferred experience)
• Required skills include: cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, central line care/management, PICC line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, vasoactive drip management, tracheostomy care/management, wound care/wound vac, blood product administration, pre/post cardiac cath, post MI, renal failure management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Special equipment includes: Sara Steady, Tenor, Maxi Move, Air Taps, bladder scanner, and vein finder
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams