PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• 36 hours per week available
• Every other weekend requirement
• Target patient ratios of 1:4-5 (mixed acuity unit with PCU and MS/Tele patients); may go to 1:6 in extreme situations
• Float requirement: required to float to like units
• Unit orientation is 24 hours
• Block scheduling available when unit needs are met
• Scrubs not provided; white or navy blue required
• 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
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Care for adult and geriatric patient populations including COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, chest tubes, CPAP, BiPAP, and telemetry monitoring
• Special equipment includes chest tubes, vents, trachs, BiPAP/CPAP, and drips including Dopamine, Cardizem, and Heparin
• Unit systems: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR
• Unit resources include Admission/Discharge nurse, Assistant Nurse Manager, Vascular Access Team, RRT, Code Team, and Behavioral Health Team
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretary