RN - PCU Job Rapid City area,South Dakota USA,Nursing

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking qualified Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. This unit has a total of 44 beds and a mix of patient acuity, including Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and Med Surg.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1.5 years of general nursing experience
At least 1 year of experience specific to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
First-time travelers welcome with 2+ years of experience
Must reside 100 miles away from any affiliated facility
Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing;
Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in South Dakota

Patient Types

This is a mixed acuity unit, accommodating a variety of patients including:

Direct admits and Emergency Department (ED) admits
Post catheterization (Cath Lab) patients
Patients experiencing myocardial infarction (MI), NSTEMI, and STEMI (IABP patients are placed in ICU)
Congestive heart failure (CHF) and dysrhythmia management
Pacemaker malfunction and epicardial pacers
Backup stroke unit and medical overflow

Responsibilities

The RN will provide care for patients with the following conditions:

Step down level experience with post-cardiac/vascular patients
Post-cardiac catheterization, post-open heart surgery, post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), post-electrophysiology studies, and post-pacemaker insertion

Patient Ratios

The RN will typically manage a patient ratio of 1:4 and may be assigned a 1:3 ratio depending on patient acuity.

Skills Required

PCU-level nursing experience
Experience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG, TAVR, post-cardiac cath)
Familiarity with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive medications (including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, Dopamine)
Heparin drips and cardiac rhythm interpretation
Chest tube management and TNK administration (preferred)

Support and Resources on the Unit

CNA ratio: 1:5-8, depending on the shift
Charge nurse is unassigned
Phlebotomy available for peripheral blood draws
Resource nurse available occasionally
Tele tech available to oversee cardiac monitoring, with RN verification of strips
Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
Hospitalist available 24/7, though not dedicated to the unit

Charting System/Equipment

Epic
Alaris
Omnicell

Orientation and Scheduling

Orientation consists of 2 partial days of education and 3 shifts on the unit
Weekend rotation required: every other weekend
Holidays: every other holiday

Additional Notes

May be expected to precept students
Scrub color:
Navy Blue
Free parking available