RN - PCU

Registered Nurse (RN)Located in Spokane Valley, WA, this facility is a Level III Trauma Center with 123 beds, serving a smaller community within the region.Unit InformationThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of Telemetry or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.Patient Types & Common Diagnoses3rd Floor: Medical/Surgical (44 Beds)Medical patients: COPD, CHF, Sepsis, AKI/CKD, DVT, PE, cellulitis, pancreatitis, ETOHSurgical/Ortho: total joints (knees/hips), GI (exploratory lap, hemicolectomy, bowel resection), GU (TURP, cystos, CBI), GYN (total/partial hysterectomy), podiatry, ENTTelemetry capable with tech support for bedside monitoring2nd Floor: Acute Respiratory Floor (16 Beds)Patients with COPD, pneumonia, CHF, and other respiratory conditionsHigh flow and BiPAP support available1st Floor: ED/MS OverflowObservation and general Medical/Surgical patientsProgressive CarePCU level patients managed within the Critical Care Unit, excluding ICU patientsCommon conditions: Afib RVR, medical and surgical progressive care patientsPatient RatiosMedSurg: 1:5PCU: 1:3 (no CNA support)Required CertificationsBLSACLSCardiac rhythm interpretation exam (to be completed during compliance process)Essential SkillsHigh flow oxygen managementChest tube carePeripheral IV initiation and maintenanceWound care and dressing changesWound vac managementDrains management (JP, hemovacs)Pain management (including PCA)Central line managementCardiac rhythm interpretation competencySupport Within the DepartmentCNA support on Med-Surg unitsCharge RN available as a resource24/7 Phlebotomy service for peripheral draws24/7 Respiratory Therapy24/7 Hospitalist coverageTherapy services (OT, PT, SLP) available during daysRapid Response and Code Team presentCentralized telemetry monitoring available 24/7Technology & EquipmentEMR: EPICIV Pump: ICU Plum MedicalMed dispensing: PyxisFloating PolicyThe candidate will float between the PCU and MedSurg units as needed throughout the hospital.Orientation DetailsOrientation includes 1 day of classroom training followed by 12 hours on the unit, with sessions across three different units. Candidates must successfully pass the cardiac rhythm interpretation exam prior to starting work.Scheduling InformationWeekend rotation: Every other weekendHoliday expectations: 1 holiday per contractAllowed time off: Approval for up to 5 daysShift times: 0700-1930 and 1900