RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience

License: Permanent license required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• 75 miles radius ruleBLS and ACLS required
  
  Cardiac experience requiredEMR experience required

Description:

Must have experience with cardiac drips, cardiothoracic surgeries, and chest pain management.

Experience with post-cath lab interventions and other cardiac-specific diagnoses is essential.

Daily patient ratios for nights will be discussed during the interview process.

Weekend coverage required with every other weekend rotation.

Interdisciplinary support available, including physical therapy and respiratory services.

Unit provides postoperative care for cardiac and vascular procedures.

Management of cardiac and vasoactive drips is a key responsibility.

Oncology services, including chemotherapy for inpatients, may also be provided.

Experience with telemetry and managing dysrhythmias is necessary.

Ability to administer blood products, manage chest tubes, and perform heparin protocols is required.

Candidates must be proficient in starting and maintaining IVs and PICC line management.

Use of rapid response and code teams will be part of the role.

Wound care and management of surgical drains will also be required.