PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 3x12 hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend schedule with holidays as needed
• Patient ratio of 5:1 across all shifts
• 24 hours of orientation provided
• Floating required as needed to other units or Cone Health campuses
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Cardiac telemetry experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Must pass mandatory EKG exam during compliance (2 attempts allowed)
• Focus on cardiac patients including congestive heart failure, rule-out myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, and arrhythmias
• Secondary focus on respiratory problems such as COPD and pneumonia
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including heart failure, respiratory failure, NSTEMI, COPD, and pneumonia
• Skills include cardiac telemetry, central line care, IV insulin protocols, cardiac drip titration, dysrhythmia interpretation, and pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Complete compliance requirements by 12 noon EST on Wednesday prior to start date
• Non-billable modules averaging 2-4 hours completed during orientation