Registered Nurse - PCU

Unit Overview

17 North Mixed Acuity is a Stepdown/PCU unit with 32 beds and an average daily census of 25–32 patients. The unit cares for patients with various medical diagnoses as well as pre- and post-surgical patients with mixed acuity, including PCU-level care.

Nights: 7:00PM – 7:30 AM

Schedule:

36 hours/week, every other weekend

Requirements:

• 2 years of recent progressive care experience
• Experience with similar PCU/Stepdown patient populations
• Ability to float within the OSU organization as needed
• BLS and ACLS required
• NIHSS required
• Ohio license required
• First-time travelers accepted

Skills:

• Preferred candidates should have experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, rapid response/code teams, IV therapy, blood product administration, central line and PICC care, heparin protocols, respiratory support, wound care, and pre/post-surgical patient care.

Additional Details:

• Float required
• Call required
• Teaching hospital experience welcomed
• One pre-approved time-off request allowed per contract
• Scrub color/details provided at orientation
• Agency staff have the following parking permit options (purchased through Campus Parc at ):

• Parking Options for Travelers:
• WMC Agency Permit – $224.80/month
  • Guaranteed 24/7 parking in the Wexner Medical Center Garage
  • Closest and most convenient option
• CXS Permit – $32.83/month
  • Recommended for Jameson Crane travelers
  • Includes Buckeye Lot (CX) and West Campus lots
  • Access to 9th Ave East & West Garages on weekends and holidays
• WB Permit – $16.