RN - PCU

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Stepdown Cardiac Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 Years License: Valid Nursing License Certifications: ACLS, BLS Must-Have: - Strong PCU background within the last year - Epic experience - Weekend requirement: Every other weekendDescription: No Thanksgiving requests for time off are allowed. The traveler will be contracted to the ED unit, specifically to care for inpatient CICU Level holds in the ED. ED experience is preferred but not required. First-timers are accepted with Epic experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience. No first-timers are accepted with only 1 year of experience. Float requirements may include similar units. Will assist in patient sitting, ensuring clinical assignments are matched appropriately. Patient diagnoses include chest pain, syncope, heart failure, sepsis, overdose, GI bleed, COPD, and pneumonia. Will see medical, surgical, trauma, oncology, and orthopedic cases as overflow. Post-operative care will include patients who have had catheterizations with stents only. Special procedures include management and titration of drips such as Lasix, Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Integrillin, Labetalol, Dopamine, and Dobutamine. Required special equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, Alaris Pumps, and Philips Monitoring System. The unit is a cardiac intermediate care area located in the emergency department. Key qualifications include experience with blood product administration and care of ventilated patients. Additional skills in telemetry, post-cardiac angiogram, and managing cardiac drips are preferred. Specific patient care procedures required include sheath removal, tracheostomy care, and interpretation of arterial blood gases. The unit collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy. Experience in managing dysrhythmias and using rapid response teams is advantageous.