PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts with a 36-hour per week scheduling requirement
• Patient ratio is ideally 1:4, currently running 1:5
• Unit is equipped with Alaris IV pumps, Welch Allyn VS machines, bladder scanner, and vein finder
• Documentation system used is Meditech
• Vital signs required every 4 hours, may be more frequent based on patient condition
• Blood glucose checks performed as ordered
• Required documentation and assessment every shift
• Must be familiar with cardiac drips and insulin drips
• Float policy requires all staff to float to areas of their competencies
• Must provide safe, high quality, and compassionate care
• Required certification: ACLS
• Dress code: Royal blue scrubs, no artificial or gel nails
• Unit secretaries and PCTs available for support
• Staff self-schedule with flexibility, particularly for consecutive night shifts
• Must work well as part of a team in a cohesive unit environment