PCU​/Step Down

RN - PCU/Step Down

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

Description:

18 James - Med Onc PCU
-D/N or N - AYA ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED! Unit Information:
Medical Oncology with progressive care beds/pediatric patients. High acuity of PCU and small amount of med surg

Special Procedures/Unit Details: 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 perm 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

Special Equipment: B450 monitors GE telemetry system. Bladder Scanner. Alaris pumps. Stryker beds. Continuous Bladder Irrigation PCA Pumps

Requirements: 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.

Skills Required:

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 Cardia 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

Skills Preferred:
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

Benefits:
Competitive salary with auto offer. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Comprehensive benefits package.