PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• Cardiac Progressive Care RN position working 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Guaranteed hours: 8 and 10-hour shifts equal 40 hours in one workweek; 3x12-hour shifts equal 36 hours in one workweek; 4x12-hour shifts equal 48 hours in one workweek
• Self-scheduling unit
• Patient ratios of 4:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• 24-hour orientation period
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Travel experience preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Charting system: Cerner (preferred)
• Scrub color: Red top, black pants
• Parking: Free
• Patient age groups: Adults and Geriatrics
• Daily census of 18 patients in an 18-bed unit
• Common patient diagnoses include heart failure, COPD, diabetes, NSTEMI, and arrhythmias
• Special procedures include heart cath, TEE/cardioversion, TAVR, and Watchman
• Required skills include cardiac telemetry, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, chest tube management, heparin protocols, interpretation of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols, management of cardiac and vasoactive drips, PICC line management, pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, tracheostomy care, wound care, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation
• Floating within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital is required for all travelers
• Indiana residents are considered local and are not eligible for this position