RN - PCU

RN - PCU

This position is for a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit. The facility serves a diverse community and operates 351 licensed beds. The unit has 18 beds with an average daily census of 18. The patient population includes individuals requiring continuous monitoring of cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and neurologic status. Common diagnoses include NSTEMI, post-STEMI care, and patients recovering from cardiac procedures and surgeries. The RN will have a patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 depending on interventions. Required skills include monitoring hemodynamic parameters and managing pharmacological titration of various cardiac medications. There is support within the department including Certified Nursing Assistants and a Charge Nurse. Telemetry monitoring is the responsibility of the RN, including the interpretation of cardiac rhythms. The technology includes electronic medical records, IV pumps, and in-room monitors for patient observation. The unit culture is team-focused, striving for a positive environment where all staff work collaboratively. There are expectations for weekend rotation and holiday work, with resource team approval needed for requested time off.