PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Burn experience preferred but not required
• Work in a mixed acuity level department serving ICU, PCU, Tele, and Med/Surg level patients
• Patients remain in unit from admission to discharge regardless of level of care
• Patient ratios vary based on acuity with adult patients only
• 6-bed Burn ICU/PCU unit
• 3 weekend shifts required in a 4-week scheduling period
• No on-call requirements
• Float to like units (ICU/PCU/CCU) when needed; agency staff are first to float
• Perform procedures including debridement, dressing changes, line insertion, chest tube insertions and maintenance, and post-op procedural care
• Hemodynamic monitoring and drip titration proficiency required
• Cardiac rhythm proficiency required
• NIH certification required
• ICU or PCU background required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NIH; ABLS preferred but not required
• Equipment used: Alaris IV pumps, Hill-Rom beds and call light system, GE Cardiac monitoring equipment, AirStrip for cardiac rhythms, iMobile phones for communication
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Dress code: Navy blue scrub top, navy blue or black scrub pants, and scrub jacket required; no t-shirts, hoodies, or sweatshirts allowed
• Uphold patient experience standards including bedside shift report requirements, courtesy, and respect