RN - PCU

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 18 months in a relevant setting required. License: Must be held prior to start date. Certifications: ACLS BLS NIHSS Must-Have: Solid neuro experience. Ability to manage mixed acuity patients. Experience with oncology and stroke care.

Description: This is a dynamic mixed acuity unit. It consists of both medical surgical and progressive levels of care. Areas of focus include oncology, stroke, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and pulmonary. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:5-6 for medical-surgical patients and 1:3-4 for progressive care patients. Nurses will manage various intravenous drips, including cardizem, amiodarone, and insulin. Staff will care for unstable stroke patients and utilize BiPAP. Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment. The unit collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for effective patient management. Competence in telemetry and the administration of blood products is required. Applicants with experience in central line care and managing dysrhythmias will be favored. Nurses should be adept at starting and maintaining IVs and managing non-invasive airway systems. Floating to other units or nearby facilities is required. Travelers must be willing to accept variable patient assignments based on unit needs.