PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• 13-week contract with 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Float to all inpatient units as needed
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Low census eligible in hour increments as needed, typically in 4-hour increments
• 44-bed intermediate cardiac stepdown unit with fast-paced, high patient turnover
• Patient ratio typically 1:4
• Patient population includes post-op CABG/Valve, thoracotomy, vascular, arrhythmia, CHF, post-procedure cath, pacer, defib, ablations, acute chest pain/MI, and med/surg overflow including detox, DKA, COPD exacerbation, respiratory failure, and Fem Pop Bypass
• Must have 1 year of strong cardiac experience (Cardiac SDU, Intermediate Cardiac, or Cardiac ICU) and 2 years of IMC/PCU/Tele experience
• Experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Nitro Drips required
• At least one prior travel assignment required
• 1 year of recent EPIC charting experience required
• Required certifications: WI RN License, BLS, and ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• Must be able to pass EKG test during first week of hire
• Associate Degree or Certificate required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Any color scrubs acceptable