PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work in a 40-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on the 5th floor of the Owen Heart Center
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4 with stretch staffing at 1:5 ratio
• Care for patients with CHF, MI, chest pain, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and post cardiac procedures
• Experience required with stepdown or progressive care and telemetry monitoring
• Must have experience with titratable cardiac IV medications including nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drip, heparin, and diuretics
• Experience with prostacyclins (Flolan, Veletri, Remodulin) preferred
• Relief charge experience preferred
• Work with equipment including Zoll monitors, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, and bladder scanners
• Use Cerner EMR system
• Perform bedside cardioversion procedures
• Float to all MedSurg units, stepdown units, COVID unit, and ER holding as needed
• Work every other weekend
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Dress code: All white scrubs, all navy blue scrubs, or white top with navy blue pants
• Must demonstrate flexibility, positive attitude, teamwork, and compassion