RN - PCU

Details

Client Name
Great Falls Clinic Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
PCU

Job ID
38261724

Weekly Pay
$2026.91


Shift Details

Shift
3X12 Days

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/03/2026

End Date
01/02/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

The Progressive Care Unit nurse provides care for hemodynamically stable or predictably unstable patients in a medical/surgical unit, ensuring they do not require transfer to the ICU. This role includes delivering physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural support to patients. Anticipated patient populations may include, but are not limited to:

• Post-operative surgical patients requiring intensive monitoring
• Pre and post PCI care
• Pacemaker placement
• Revascularization
• Carotid endarterectomy not on titratable drips
• Thoracotomy
• Chronic heart failure (CHF)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Renal failure
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Sepsis
• A broad scope of surgical services

Nurses are expected to manage patients in relative stability while being vigilant for potential deteriorating conditions. Responsibilities include operating advanced medical equipment and caring for patients with:

• Central lines
• Chest tubes
• Nasogastric tubes
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• Multiple IVs
• Long-term stable ventilation support
• CPAP or BiPAP oxygen support

The Progressive Care Unit nurse collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired outcomes, while maintaining professional nursing standards. Duties include:

• Assessing and implementing established policies and procedures with minimal supervision
• Acting as a clinical leader and assisting with precepting staff
• Providing direct patient care from admission to discharge, including discharge planning
• Directing RN, LPN, CNA, housekeeping staff, and dietary staff
• Receiving directions from providers, charge nurse, and Chief Nursing Officer
• Complementing the Medical Surgical Nursing Unit when staffing actions are required

Licenses/Certifications

• Current State of Montana RN Licensure
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification (required within 6 months of hire)
• EPNC and TNCC certification preferred but not required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in using basic office equipment and multiple IV pumps
• Ability to operate advanced medical equipment, including A-lines, invasive lines, and chest tubes
• Experience with patients requiring both noninvasive and invasive ventilatory support
• Basic cardiac telemetry and EKG interpretation skills
• Advanced nursing principles and procedures
• Pediatric experience is preferred

Medication Management

Ability to manage common IV medications, including but not limited to:

• Heparin
• Diltiazem
• Dobutamine (not titrated)
• Lasix or Bumex
• Amiodarone
• Dopamine (not titrated)

Shift Information

This position requires night shift availability. Holiday coverage is also required.

Minimum Years of Experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience is required for this role.

Client Details

Address
3010 15Th Avenue South

City
Great Falls

State
MT

Zip Code
59405