RN - PCU

Registered NurseProfession: Nursing Specialty: Stepdown Cardiac Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience required. License: Valid New Hampshire nursing license required. Certifications: ACLS, BLS, EKG Must-Have: Strong PCU background within the last year. ED experience preferred, but not required. First-timers accepted with EPIC experience and 2 years of experience. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend. Required skills include managing and titrating drips (Lasix, Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Integrillin, Labetalol, Dopamine, Dobutamine). The position involves caring for inpatient/CICU Level holds in the ED. The nurse will assist in floating to similar units as needed. Patient diagnoses include chest pain, syncope, heart failure, sepsis, overdose, GI bleed, COPD, pneumonia, and more. The nurse will manage and titrate various IV drips commonly used in cardiac care. Experience with special equipment such as BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, Alaris Pumps, and monitoring systems is required. The nurse will handle cases involving medical, surgical, trauma, oncology, and orthopedic patients. Strong clinical assessment skills are essential. Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team is necessary. Basic knowledge of telemetry and vital signs monitoring is expected. Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE is required. Successful candidates must demonstrate effective communication and patient management skills.