PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Work in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 1:5 patient ratios
• 2 years of nursing experience required, previous charge and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• 8 weekend shifts required in 6-week schedule period (combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Holiday shifts and charge nurse assignments as needed
• Float between MSI units as needed including Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, and Medical-Intermediate
• May float to Emergency Department for inpatient holding
• 12-hour orientation provided
• Guaranteed 3 shifts per 13-week contract
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed
• Skills include cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, IV therapy, blood product administration, central line care, PICC management, heparin protocols, cardiac drip management, chest tube care, tracheostomy management, wound care, and isolation precautions
• Experience required in various settings including MS/Tele, cardiac telemetry, ER holding, neuro stepdown, and PCU/stepdown units
• Must be comfortable with pre/post cardiac procedures, hemodialysis management, feeding tube care, and respiratory equipment management