RN - PCU/Step Down

RN - PCU/Step Down

Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)

Schedule: Weekdays with occasional weekends and rotating holidays. Must be willing to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.

Responsibilities:

• Provide care to patients within the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Maintain a patient ratio of approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients.
• Utilize skills in IV starts and telemetry monitoring.
• Familiarity with Epic system for documentation.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in PCU.
• ACLS/BCLS certification required.
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred.

Special Procedures/Unit Details:

• Kidney biopsy recovery
• Paracentesis

Special Equipment:

• Telemetry
• Bladder scanner
• Dopplers

Interdisciplinary Support:

• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Services
• Interpretation Services
• Radiology
• Social Services
• Rapid Response Teams
• Pharmacy
• Transportation
• Unit Secretary

Patient Diagnoses:

• Abdominal transplant unit: Kidney transplants, Liver transplants, Pancreas transplants, r/o rejection, Infections, AKI, Uncontrolled diabetes, Hepatology GI Bleed, Kidney biopsy recovery, Paracentesis

Travel Compliance:

There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays. Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL. All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team. RTO required with submission, must be built into contract Locals are accepted at the same rate Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted. Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission. MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable. Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.

Client Details:

Address: 895 Yard St City: Columbus State: OH Zip Code: 43212