PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• 12-hour day shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Every other weekend requirement
• 36 hours per week can be offered
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5 on a mixed acuity unit with PCU and MS/Tele patients; may increase to 1:6 in extreme situations
• Float requirement: required to float to like units within facility
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Previous travel experience required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Preferred certification: NIHSS
• Required skills: IV start, ventilator management, telemetry, CPAP/BiPAP, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Additional skills include: BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, central line care, chest tube management, heparin protocols, tracheostomy care, management of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Scrubs not provided; white or navy blue required
• Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Block scheduling available when unit needs are met
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Patient population includes: COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, chest tubes, CPAP/BiPAP, and telemetry monitoring with mixed comorbidities
• Patients served: Adults and Geriatrics
• Support resources available on unit include: Admission/Discharge nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, Vascular Access Team, RRT, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team