Registered Nurse​/PCU

Registered Nurse/PCU

Duration: 13 Weeks

Start: 12/01/2025

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides specialized nursing care to patients who require close monitoring and advanced medical attention. The RN assesses patient conditions, administers medications, and manages complex equipment such as cardiac monitors. They collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. The role demands strong critical thinking, communication, and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced environment.

ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED!

• Medical Oncology with progressive care beds/pediatric patients.
• High acuity of PCU and small amount of med‑surg.

• Self‑schedule requests: you will enter your schedule requests so we can see your preferred schedule before balancing and posting the final schedule.
• First week of orientation is Mon‑Fri dayshift.
• Second week is 36 hrs of on‑unit orientation with a preceptor.

• Solid Tumor
• Orthopedic Oncology
• Thoracic Oncology

• 18J is a 36‑bed Oncology Telemetry unit with over 24 beds dedicated to PCU level of care.
• Pediatric patients are cared for on this unit but are extremely rare and would likely be cared for by permanent staff. Pediatric experience is NOT required to be agency RN here.
• Required:
  
  High acuity PCU patient experience.
• Heavy focus on infection prevention protocols and patient falls.

• B450 monitors Client telemetry system.
• Bladder Scanner.
• Alaris pumps.
• Stryker beds.
• Continuous Bladder Irrigation.
• PCA Pumps.

• 2 years of oncology experience preferred, but NOT REQUIRED.
• Certifications:
  
  Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), ACLS & NIH.
• Ratio: 1:4‑5 Med Surg Telemetry.
• Ratio: 1:3 PCU.
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity.
• Previous travel experience preferred.

• Interpretation of dysrhythmias.
• Use of rapid response teams.
• Feeding tube care and management.
• Accessing Ports.
• Blood Product Administration.
• Central line care/management.
• Peripheral Line Care/Management.
• PICC line management.
• Starting IVs.
• Heparin Protocols.
• Manage Cardiac drips—no titration.
• PCA.
• Titrate Cardiac drips.
• Chest tubes—Emerson/Pleur‑evac.
• External CPAP/BIPAP.
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC).
• Interpretation of ABGs.
• Nasal Cannula.
• Tracheostomy Management.

• Management of dysrhythmias.
• IV insulin protocols.
• Titration of Insulin drips.
• Phlebotomy.
• Chemotherapy Administration.
• Monitoring Chemotherapy.
• Wound Care/Wound Vac.
• Arterial line management.
• Surgical drains.
• Non-invasive airway management.

• Competitive salary with auto offer.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible scheduling with self‑schedule requests.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

• First week:
  Monday to Friday dayshift orientation.
• Second week: 36 hours of on‑unit orientation with a preceptor.
• Note:
  
  Staffing ratios aim for 1:4‑5 but may vary based on unit needs. Weekend shifts are variable.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Accede is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.