RN - Stepdown

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)Location: Denver, COFloor: 5ANumber of Beds: 34 (department is physically split between 5th and 6th floors)Staff Count: Approximately 45Patient Ratios: 1:3-4 (may flex to 1:5 for Med/Surg overflow)Traveler will be expected to manage ratios of 1:5 to 1:6.Unit specializes in Surgical Transplant care. The night shift comprises charge RNs without patient assignments, staff nurses, and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs).Equipment and Technology:Bladder scanner at each floorMobilabs for lab specimen labelingEKG machineAccuVeinVirtual Sitter CamerasWorkstations on Wheels (W.O.Ws)Hoyer Lift, Sara Steady Lift, Sit to Stand LiftCortrak Machine for Dobhoff tubesUltrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) MachineElectronic Medical Records (EMR) System: MeditechRequired Skills & Qualifications:Minimum of 1 year of acute care hospital Stepdown/PCU experienceBasic Life Support (BLS) certificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificationPreferred Skills:Experience with Solid Organ Transplant (kidney, liver, or pancreas)Experience with higher oxygen delivery modalities (Vapotherm/BiPAP/CPAP)Knowledge of chest tube management and careTracheostomy management and careNG/Dobhoff tube placement and managementExperience in managing DKA patients and insulin dripsStrong critical thinking skills, particularly in identifying decompensating patients (e.g., sepsis)Typical Procedures:Wound and drain care for a large surgical populationFrequent lab draws from central linesTransfusion of blood productsApplication of two-point soft physical restraintsUtilization of NICOM for non-invasive cardiac monitoringContinuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)Plasmapheresis (in partnership with HD/infusion nurses)Caring for patients on Heparin gtts, PCAs, Epidurals, and anti-arrhythmic dripsCentral line usage and careReading telemetry stripsStrong infection prevention practices, particularly for immunocompromised patientsPreferred Attributes:Reliable, adaptable, and flexibleFast learner who thrives in a fast-paced environmentStrong team player with a commitment to teamworkUnit Policies and Guidelines:For detailed unit policies and guidelines, please contact the relevant department.Client Details Address 1719 E 19th Ave State CO Zip Code 80218