PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• 3x12 hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Rotating weekends required
• Float required as needed across all facilities
• Minimum 2 years of experience required - first time travelers welcome
• Patient ratio of 5:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• Neuro PCU experience required
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Must pass a compliance EKG exam (2 attempts allowed)
• Required skills: BiPAP/CPAP management, central line care/management, CVA management, interpretation of dysrhythmias, isolation precautions/PPE, cardiac drip management (no titration), neuro stepdown, non-invasive airway management, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, telemetry monitoring, tracheostomy care/management, TR Band, and Yale Swallowing Screen
• Primary patient population includes stroke (including uncomplicated tPA patients), tumors with aneurysms not requiring surgical intervention, seizure disorders, transient ischemic attacks, traumatic brain injury, movement disorders, neuromuscular disease, headache, epilepsy monitoring, and TR-Band
• Secondary patient population includes DKA and Endo Tool, stable multiple trauma inclusive of non-isolated head trauma, spinal surgeries, and stable non-comatose subarachnoid hemorrhage patients
• Scheduling completed in 6-week periods via self-assisted scheduling through Optilink
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretary