PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

RN - Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 3x12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend requirement
• Block scheduling type
• Patient ratio of 3:1 on days, nights, and weekends
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in ICU or Stepdown required
• California RN licensure required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS
• Experience with Epic charting system required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with medical cardiology patients, post cardiac cath care, neuro/stroke, and respiratory care including high flow O2 up to BiPAP required
• Must have experience with heparin infusions, diltiazem, and amiodarone
• Experience with dobutamine, dopamine, and milrinone is a plus
• Skills required include interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, blood product administration, central line care and management, telemetry, cardiac drip management, IV insulin protocols, heparin protocols, and vasoactive drip management
• Additional skills include pre/post cardiac cath care, pre/post cardiac surgery, sheath removal, TAVR, pacemaker management, CVA and post TPA care, high flow nasal cannula, and chest tube management
• Care provided to adult and geriatric patient populations
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, and social services