PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - Tele Float Pool Stepdown

Job Details:

• 12-hour shifts available on days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend night shifts required
• Every-other-weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday for both days and nights)
• Holiday rotation shared with permanent staff
• Cancellation policy: 2 shifts per 13-week contract
• Float pool RNs report to the clinical coordinator's office prior to shift start for unit assignment
• Most frequent float units are 6N (36 beds) and 7N (29 beds); other units include 4N, 5S, 6S, and Critical Care
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are primarily 1:5-6 on most units for both days and nights, dependent on patient acuity
• Common diagnoses include CHF, cardiac cath, chest pain, pneumonia, chronic renal disease, COPD, orthopedic, and oncology cases
• Must take and pass a cardiac rhythm exam prior to assignment
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently (monitor techs available on most units)
• Will not be required to titrate drips
• CPAP and BiPap present on units; managed by respiratory therapy
• CNAs available on all units
• Charge nurse available on every unit; day charge does not take patients, night charge does
• Charting system: EPIC
• Royal blue scrubs required
• 1-2 shifts of orientation with a preceptor provided
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA)
• Must provide a copy of unexpired driver's license upon submission
• 50-mile radius rule applies