RN - PCU

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: PCU (Progressive Care Unit) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day and Night Shifts Available Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required in specialty License: Active nursing license accepted Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: - Experience with cardiac telemetry - Ability to manage advanced heart failure patients and associated therapies - Proficiency in telemetry interpretation - Experience with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD)Description: The position involves caring for patients on a cardiac telemetry floor that specializes in advanced heart failure. The patient population includes those with LVADs, heart transplants, inotrope therapy, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, and pre/post-operative care for various cardiac procedures. Essential skills include blood product administration, feeding tube management, high flow nasal cannula, and the interpretation of dysrhythmias. Candidates are expected to manage cardiac and vasoactive drips, perform post-myocardial infarction care, and provide care for patients undergoing hemodialysis. Interdisciplinary support includes services from physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and social services. The unit provides care for a daily census of 26-32 patients with 32 staffed beds. Weekend coverage is required every third weekend. Candidates must be willing to float within the facility or to an affiliated hospital as needed. Additional important skills include wound care, isolation precautions, and management of dysrhythmias. Telemetry experience is essential, along with the competency in managing high-acuity cardiac patients. All candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.