RN - PCU

Med Surg/IMC/Tele RN

Job Title: Med Surg/IMC/Tele RN

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Med Surg/IMC/Tele RN - Stepdown

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-Hour Nights

Hours per Shift: 1900-0730, every other weekend and holiday (can also work 48 hours)

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required

License: Active Registered Nurse license required

Certifications: BLS NIHSS

Must-Have: Majority of cardiac experience 1 year of Tele, IMC/Stepdown RN experience Experience with titrating drips

Description: The unit primarily cares for a patient population with cardiac conditions. Common diagnoses include: pre/post catheterization, pre-CABG, chest pain, NSTEMIs, congestive heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, dialysis, altered mental status, nephrology, and hematology. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:5 during the day and evening shifts, and 1:5-7 during the night shifts. Nurses will care for an average of 6 patients at night. Nurses will be expected to titrate drips, including insulin, heparin, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, and furosemide. Nursing staff will have access to monitor technology for patient observation. Charge nurses will have some patient assignment but will predominantly act as a resource for other nursing staff. Nurse aides are available, averaging 1 for every 9 patients during day/evening shifts and 1 for every 14 patients overnight if full. Treatment options available include: continuous CPAP, BiPAP, high flow, vapotherm, nebulizers, chest physiotherapy, but no ventilators are utilized. Floating to other medical/surgical floors may occur, and staff may float outside of their usual areas based on patient needs. Nursing staff are expected to maintain a clean and professional appearance in scrub attire. There is no self-scheduling; however, attempts are made to accommodate block scheduling. Every other weekend and holiday shifts are required. Agency staff are not placed on-call. Staff may be scheduled in 4-hour blocks, so reallocation may occur based on staffing needs.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• Disability insurance
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry-leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers

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