RN - PCU

Registered Nurse (RN)This position is primarily focused on supporting multiple patient units, including the Emergency Department (ED) holding unit, General Surgical Hospital (GSH) 1 Dally, River North, River South, and Float Pool Teams. The role requires a skilled and flexible nurse to provide high-quality patient care across various departments.Unit InformationMSICU: 40 bedsCVICU: 10 beds (No specific CVICU experience required)PCU: 40 beds2R PCU Observation: 18 beds (can increase to 27 during overflow)CCU: 30 bedsMedical: 89 bedsSurgical: 55 bedsFlex Unit: 9 beds (consists of PCU and Medical-Surgical patients)Inpatient Rehabilitation: 47 beds across two floorsER Holding Unit: For patients waiting on a bedCOVID Overflow: Unit for managing COVID-19 patientsExperience RequirementsICU: 2 years of ICU experiencePCU/PCU ER Holds: 2 years of PCU experienceMedical-Surgical: 2 years in an acute care settingFirst-time travelers are welcomePatient Types and Common DiagnosesICU: Patients experiencing respiratory failure, GI bleeds, DKA, sepsis, complicated post-operative cases, cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), post-arrest situations, ETOH, and IVDA. Higher-level therapies include Rotoprone, Manual Prone, Hypothermia Protocol, CRRT, and TPA.PCU: Patients with respiratory compromise, sepsis, renal failure, and bleeding disorders, as well as general medical and surgical patients, including those with CHF, COPD, and pneumonia.Medical-Surgical: General medical and surgical patients, oncology cases, and post-operative patients. COVID-19 cases are common within this unit.Rehabilitation: Patients recovering from strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), multi-trauma incidents, and post-ICU recovery.ED Holding Unit: This will be the primary focus for the traveler, with mixed diagnoses and a fast-paced environment. Ratios will be managed according to patient acuity.Patient RatiosICU: 1 nurse to 2 patientsPCU and CCU: 1 nurse to 4 patientsMedical and Surgical: 1 nurse to 5 patientsRehab: Team model with 1 nurse to 8 patients (includes LPNs and Techs)Required CertificationsACLS, BLS, NIHSS for ICU and PCUBLS and NIHSS for Medical-SurgicalEssential SkillsThe ideal candidate should possess:ICU: Expertise in cardiac rhythm interpretation, ventilator management, invasive line management, ostomy care, general drains, and tracheostomy care.PCU: Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, management of chest tubes, lumbar drains, tracheostomy care, and IV medication titration (including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, and Heparin).Medical-Surgical: Skills in IVs, patient-controlled analgesia (PCAs), chest tubes, drains, ostomy care, and IV antibiotics.Department SupportTech support ratios: ICU 1:14, PCU 1:10, Medical-Surgical 1:8-10