RN - PCU

Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN)This Float Pool position will float within the scope of practice and across various units in the hospital, including Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, and Emergency Department Holding. There is also the potential to float to an alternate location within a short distance for patient care.Minimum ExperienceMinimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.First-time travelers are welcome with strong PCU/Telemetry and prior float pool experience.Patient Types / Common DiagnosesThe most frequent assignment will be in the Emergency Department Holding, though there may be rotations in the inpatient PCU. Typical patient conditions may include:Neuro and Trauma casesSurgical and Medical conditionsRespiratory compromise, Sepsis, Renal failure, Bleeding disordersCongestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Orthopedic issuesCardiac Stepdown care and Short Stay observations post-procedures (CABG, TAVRs, STEMIs) including pain management and monitoring.Patient RatiosPCU: 1 nurse to 4 patients.Medical-Surgical: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients.Required Licenses and CertificationsBLS (Basic Life Support)ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)Required SkillsIV Medication TitrationCardiac Rhythm InterpretationBIPAP ManagementOstomy and general drains managementTracheostomy care, Chest tube management, and Lumbar drain experienceExperience with TR Bands is preferredFamiliarity with EPIC electronic medical records system is requiredSupport within the DepartmentCNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)Charge RN without patient assignmentHospitalist available 24/7Respiratory Therapists available 24/7Cardiac and Specialty Physicians available on-call 24/7Technology and EquipmentElectronic Medical Record System: EPICIV Pump: AlarisMedication Dispensing: PyxisFloating DetailsThe float pool nurse may be required to float within the hospital to various units, including PCU, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, and ER Holding, as well as to an alternate location for patient care as necessary.Orientation1-day general hospital orientation1 day of unit orientation (12 hours) on the PCU unit with light unit orientation.SchedulingWeekend rotation: every other weekend with potential for back-to-back weekends occasionally.Requests for time off (RTO): Up to 5 days may be approved.Typical shift times: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730.Schedules are made in 3-week increments with notification 7-10 days prior to the schedule beginning.No self-scheduling or guaranteed patterned schedule.Additional NotesScrub colors: Any solid color, professional attire is expected.Free parking is available.Mandatory documentation includes filling out whiteboards, hourly rounding, and bedside reports.Saline flushes are considered medication; do not leave them unattended at the bedside or in your pocket.