RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 2 years required

License: Compact license required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

• Must be IMU Level RNs for this PCU
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Experience with patient ratios in specialty areas
• Proficiency in charting systems

Description:

This is a travel position in a Progressive Care Unit.

All previous permanent employees must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months to qualify for a travel position.

Active compact licenses are honored.

First-time travelers with 2 years of experience are accepted.

RNs may float to IMCU/Tele/CDU as needed.

Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.The unit handles adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including respiratory failure, cardiac issues, and renal conditions.

Staffing ratios are 1:3 for IMCU patients and 1:4 for Tele patients.

Nursing duties include pre/post cardiac catheterization care, BiPAP, CPAP, and telemetry monitoring.

Nurses will manage various medical equipment and perform interventions such as cardioversion and obtaining 12 lead EKGs.Additional responsibilities include administering medications like amiodarone and managing central lines, feeding tubes, and wound vacs.

Interdisciplinary support is provided by multiple teams, including physical therapy and respiratory services.

Travelers may be required to float between facilities.

Refusal to float may result in termination of assignment.

References are required covering the last year of employment.

Candidates should not reach out for direct facility contacts except for agreed-upon interviews.

All time spent on required modules is non-billable.