RN (Registered Nurse)

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse - ER Holding Unit Notes Current as of 2/2/2026 100 Mile Radius Rule is strictly enforced; please provide a copy of your driver's license with your submission. Staffing Ratios Ratio ranges from 1:4 to 1:5, adjustable based on patient acuity. Position Requirements Minimum of 2 years recent PCU experience, or 1 year PCU combined with 1 year in Telemetry, ER, or ICU. Must have successfully completed at least one previous travel assignment. References should be from recent assignments. Patient Population and Common Diagnoses Typical patients include those with cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and critical care needs. Respiratory Therapy (RT) Support RT is available 24/7 in the ER holding unit but is not stationed within the ED; they respond promptly when needed. RT performs arterial blood gases (ABGs) and breathing treatments upon request. RT manages ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow devices, and other respiratory equipment; RNs are only required to troubleshoot these devices. Monitoring and Diagnostics Spacelabs monitors are used; RNs must interpret their own telemetry strips and save them into patient charts. X-ray and CT imaging are available within the ER, with dedicated techs handling patient transport to and from imaging. No phlebotomy services are provided in the ER; RNs do not draw labs. Transport technicians work until 10:00 PM only. Scheduling and Dress Code Weekend shifts are required every other weekend. Holiday shifts are assigned based on department needs. There is no on-call or standby requirement. Scrub color is navy. Orientation Department-specific orientation is provided during the first week of the contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr