PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• High-level PCU or ICU RN experience required
• Support a newly opened PCU unit with anticipated ICU-level patients
• Care for MS/Telemetry, PCU, and/or critical care patients
• MS/Telemetry patient ratios 6:1; Critical Care patient ratios 2:1
• Daytime, nighttime, and weekend patient ratios of 4:1
• Float required in the event of low census to Critical Care (1:2-3 patients) or Med-Surg/Telemetry (1:5-6 patients)
• Weekend coverage required
• Self-scheduling
• 24 orientation hours
• Pre-approved time off: two instances allowed
• No on-call required
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Cerner charting system experience required
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Travel experience not required but local candidates within 50-mile radius not accepted
• Must be willing to obtain TNCC/TCAR within 30 days of starting
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TCAR/TNCC
• Required skills include but are not limited to: arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, care of ventilated patients, central line care/management, chest tube management, telemetry monitoring, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, IV insulin protocols, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs), interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, pacemaker management, PICC line management, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Unit is designed as a universal suite where each room can function as a telemetry, PCU, or critical care bed based on diagnosis and accommodation code
• Continuous bedside monitoring and arterial lines are used as special equipment
• Patient age groups include adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Common patient diagnoses include Afib RVR, TAVR, post PCI, DKA, COPD/asthma exacerbations, stable vents, high FiO2 requirements, HF management, and renal failure
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and phlebotomy