RN - PCU

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Stepdown Cardiac

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor required.

License: Current nursing license required.

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

Must-Have:

Traveler experience required unless the candidate has more than 24 months of cardiac experience.

Candidates must have skills in cardiac telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, sheath removal, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, post-myocardial infarction care, pre/post cardiac catheterization management, management of cardiac drips including titration, chest tube management, external CPAP/BiPAP, nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management.

Description:

RTO after booking is not allowed and cannot be worked out onsite.

Any call-offs or additional RTO on the unit could possibly result in a cancelation.

Patient diagnoses may include atrial fibrillation, CHF, ACS, CAD, aortic stenosis/regurgitation, mitral regurgitation/stenosis, endocarditis, cardiomyopathy, PVD, PAD, vasculitis, carotid stenosis, and venous stasis.

Special procedures may involve CABG, AVR, MVR, TAVR, mitral clip, LAAO, VATS, carotid endarterectomy, FEM-POP bypass, amputations, cardiac surgeries, thoracic surgeries, post-cardiac catheterization, post-DCCV, post-electrophysiology procedures, and pacemaker placements.

The unit will encompass a variety of specialized equipment such as arterial lines, Doppler, bladder scanner, EKG, and chest tubes.

Daily patient ratios may vary based on acuity, generally noted as 1:6.Candidates should expect to float within the unit rotation and must be flexible with regards to weekend requirements.

Availability for work during catastrophic events, mass casualty situations, or disasters is also expected.

Pre-approved time off is limited, and specific coverage requirements must be met.

Candidates must complete pre-start modules as part of their onboarding process.

All candidates will be interviewed before assignment.