RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Welcome to our busy, collaborative progressive care unit. We care for a diverse medical-surgical population with varying levels of acuity. Teamwork and communication are essential to our success. This unit consists of a 12-bed high acuity medical-surgical area with a nurse-patient ratio of 1:4-5. There is also a 10-bed Progressive Care Unit with a 1:3-4 ratio. The ratio remains the same for both day and night shifts. Nurses will rotate to medical-surgical assignments on the unit. Traveling nurses may be required to float to sister facilities within the metro region. We care for patients with diagnoses such as head and neck surgical issues, strokes, cardiac conditions, pulmonary problems, electrolyte imbalances, sepsis, and other surgical patients. Specific diagnoses include head and neck flaps and airways, breast flaps, DKA/HHS, ETOH withdrawal, respiratory distress, COPD exacerbation, CHF exacerbation, GI bleeds, new or chronic cardiac arrhythmias, and post-stroke care. Nurses on this unit receive NIHSS certification and training for the care of head and neck patients. Specialty skills required include accessing/managing ports, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, interpretation of arterial blood gases, and management of cardiac and vasoactive drips. Candidates should be prepared for potential floating based on unit needs. Weekend shifts may be required as per unit needs. Additional interdisciplinary support is available, including physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services. Nurses should be comfortable with electronic charting systems. Professional development opportunities are available for unit-specific training.