Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU

PCU RN – Cardiac

Schedule
- Weekend requirement: 8 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (combination of Friday/Saturday/Sunday)

Assignment Details
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed

Hours:

3 shifts per week

Requirements
- Minimum 2 years RN experience
- Cardiac experience:
Required
- Teaching hospital experience:
Required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS - EMR: EPIC (training/modules required pre-start) - Core clinical skills:

- Cardiac telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Post-cardiac care: post cath/angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac surgery - IV/vascular skills: starting IVs, peripheral IV care, central line/PICC care
- Hemodynamics/medications management: manage cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Respiratory support: HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube management
- Other: IV insulin protocols, feeding tube care

Roles & Responsibilities
- Monitor patients in a PCU/Telemetry/Cardiac Telemetry unit for changes in condition.

- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to adjust care plans.

- Educate patients and families regarding post-cardiac care and recovery.

Compliance / Notes
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only) - Max time off: 7 days (must be finalized at submission) - Documents due: 2 Fridays before start date
- Pre-start modules: 10–15 hours total; due Monday 1 week prior to start
- Parking:
Free