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Job OpportunityShift DetailsShift: 07:00 - 19:00LocationCity: Summit City, State: StateUnit InformationUnit Name: PCUNumber of Beds: 630 (34 beds) / 633 (25 beds)Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:5 on days, 1:5 to 1:6 on nightsUnit Staffing: 3 technicians when full on 630 unit, 2 technicians when full on 633 unitType of EquipmentBipapsHigh flow oxygen delivery systemsVapothermAlaris pumpsCardiac dripsHeparin dripsInsulin dripsPeritoneal dialysisWound vacs in conjunction with wound careDocumentation SystemMeditechScheduling RequirementsEvery other weekend requirement for contract, 3 shifts per week (12 hours each).Floating PolicyMay float between PCU units or to med-surg floors.Patient Experience RequirementsHourly rounding on daysEvery 2 hours rounding on nightsUtilization of AIDETMaintain communication boards on 7th floor (Unit 633 features TV communication boards)Certifications RequiredBLS (Basic Life Support)ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)Requested Skill SetMust Have: BLS, ACLSAdvanced Skills: ACLS and experience with bipaps, high flow oxygen, and multiple oxygen delivery systemsExperience with stroke and post-cardiac catheterization carePreferred: Peritoneal dialysis experienceExperience with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tubesProcedures Performed on UnitPeritoneal dialysisThoracentesisParacentesisChest tube insertionsDobhoff/NG tube insertionsCentral line dressing changesTroubleshooting wound vacsDress CodeBlack scrubsUnit Guidelines and PoliciesPlease attach unit-specific policies and guidelines.Awards and RecognitionUnit utilizes self-scheduling for a better work-life balance, with schedules created every 4 weeks. Contracts are required to work every other weekend. The unit has a collaborative culture with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient care. Most travelers extend their contracts after the initial term due to positive experiences.Positions Available4 positions available.