RN - PCU
Cynet HealthStaff
RN - PCU Profession: Nurse Specialty: Step Down Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30) Experience: Minimum 1 year preferred 2 years License: Active state license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Must pass telemetry rhythm identification quiz.Must have telemetry and cardiac/stroke experience.Must have experience with cardiac drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Lasix.Must live outside of 50 miles from the facility. Description:Position in the 7th-floor intermediate care unit focusing on cardiac and stroke patients.All nurses must be proficient in reading, identifying, and reacting to cardiac rhythms.Understanding rhythms is crucial for patient safety.Shifts are days from 07:00 to 19:30.Weekend requirements include every other weekend.Patient ratios are 1:4.Experience in telemetry and cardiac/stroke nursing is essential.First-time travelers are accepted.Experience with managing cardiac drips without titration is necessary.Unit cares for various diagnoses, including telemetry, stroke, congestive heart failure, chest pain, myocardial infarction, syncope, hypertension, and overdoses.Expect a high-acuity, busy unit primarily with adult and geriatric patients.Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy, among others.Special procedures are conducted, and equipment is available for bedside assistance.Proficiency in cardiac rhythm identification is required due to the critical nature of the unit. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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