RN - PCU/Stepdown

Registered Nurse (RN)We are currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in a mixed acuity unit. This unit cares for patients with various conditions, including COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, acute respiratory failure, and patients requiring monitoring due to comorbidities.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality nursing care to patients with mixed acuity.Monitor and manage patients requiring telemetry, CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilators.Collaborate with healthcare teams, including respiratory therapists and nursing leadership.Document patient care using the established systems, including SBAR and EPIC.Assist in the admission and discharge process with dedicated nursing staff.Required Skills and CertificationsMinimum of 2 years of nursing experience.Previous travel nursing experience required.Skills in IV insertion, telemetry monitoring, and dysrhythmia management.Certifications: ACLS, BLS.Preferred Skills and CertificationsCertification in NIHSS is a plus.Unit InformationThe patient-to-nurse ratio is generally 1:4-5, potentially adjusting to a maximum of 1:6 during peak times. The unit comprises 48 beds, with nursing assistants at a ratio of 9-10:1. Nurses will care for patients with a variety of respiratory conditions, ensuring optimal management through teamwork and allocated resources.Special resources available on the unit include:Admission/Discharge nurseAssistant Nurse ManagerVascular Access TeamRapid Response TeamCode TeamBehavioral Health TeamWork EnvironmentThis position requires the ability to float to similar units and work every other weekend. The shift is a 12-hour night schedule from 18:45 to 07:15. RTO (Request Time Off) is limited to a maximum of 7 days for auto-offer candidates.Additional InformationIt is essential to successfully pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty role. Nurses are expected to maintain a professional appearance, with scrubs in navy blue or white provided by the staff member.