RN - PCU

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)We are seeking qualified Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team. This unit has a total of 44 beds and a mix of patient acuity, including Intermediate Care, Telemetry, and MedSurg.QualificationsMinimum of 1.5 years of general nursing experienceAt least 1 year of experience specific to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)First-time travelers welcome with 2+ years of experienceMust reside 100 miles away from any affiliated facilityRequired certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSCompletion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in South DakotaPatient TypesThis is a mixed acuity unit, accommodating a variety of patients including:Direct admits and Emergency Department (ED) admitsPost catheterization (Cath Lab) patientsPatients experiencing myocardial infarction (MI), NSTEMI, and STEMI (IABP patients are placed in ICU)Congestive heart failure (CHF) and dysrhythmia managementPacemaker malfunction and epicardial pacersBackup stroke unit and medical overflowResponsibilitiesThe RN will provide care for patients with the following conditions:Step down level experience with post-cardiac/vascular patientsPost-cardiac catheterization, post-open heart surgery, post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), post-electrophysiology studies, and post-pacemaker insertionPatient RatiosThe RN will typically manage a patient ratio of 1:4 and may be assigned a 1:3 ratio depending on patient acuity.Skills RequiredPCU-level nursing experienceExperience with cardiac procedural recovery (CABG, TAVR, post-cardiac cath)Familiarity with MI pharmacology and titratable cardiac/vasoactive medications (including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Levo, Dopamine)Heparin drips and cardiac rhythm interpretationChest tube management and TNK administration (preferred)Support and Resources on the UnitCNA ratio: 1:5-8, depending on the shiftCharge nurse is unassignedPhlebotomy available for peripheral blood drawsResource nurse available occasionallyTele tech available to oversee cardiac monitoring, with RN verification of stripsRespiratory Therapy available 24/7Hospitalist available 24/7, though not dedicated to the unitCharting System/EquipmentEpicAlarisOmnicellOrientation and SchedulingOrientation consists of 2 partial days of education and 3 shifts on the unitWeekend rotation required: every other weekendHolidays: every other holidayAdditional NotesMay be expected to precept studentsScrub color: Navy BlueFree parking available