RN - PCU

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: PCU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years of RN experience in med/surg & PCU required License: RN license required Certifications: BLS and ACLS required - AHA only Must-Have: - RN will be required to care for all acuity types and ratios. - The candidate needs a solid PCU foundation for success in a blended unit. - A telemetry exam will be required prior to assignment start. - If first-time traveler, must have more than 5 years of experience as an RN.Description: Nights, 12-hour shifts from 18:30 to 07:00. Weekend rotation and every other holiday required. Standby call as needed. There will be occasional ICU/PCU patients on this unit. The RN will be required to care for all acuity types and ratios. Charge experience preferred. Travelers are required to float as needed. Patient ratios for days are 5 and for nights are 6. Barcode scanning must be 95% to be eligible for an extension. Less than 95% could result in cancellation. Bedside shift reporting, utilization of AIDET, and hourly rounding are required for all RN units. Interdisciplinary support includes Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, and Rapid Response Teams. Patient age groups include adults and geriatrics. Daily census is 10. The candidate will care for PCU, med/surg, and telemetry patients. Ratios will vary based on acuity. Travel compliance requires two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty. A telemetry exam is required prior to start, with strict passing criteria. Passing score of 80% or higher is required. Traveler will have two attempts to pass the exam. If the traveler fails the second attempt, a certificate of completion of a cardiac interpretation review course is required before a third attempt is assigned. If the traveler does not pass after three attempts, the assignment will be cancelled. Professionals are dedicated to providing exceptional patient and family experiences by delivering high-quality care in a compassionate environment.