TRAVEL - RN - PCU - COST CENTER (630) - 7:00AM - 7:00PM

PCU Registered Nurse OpportunityLocation: Summit Medical CenterUnit Name: PCUAddress: 5655 Frist BoulevardCost Center: 630/633Unit Specifics:Number of Beds: 630 has 34 beds/ 633 has 25Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:5 on days, 1:5 to 1:6 on nightsUnit staffing description: 3 techs when full on 630 and 2 techs when full on 633Type of equipment: bipaps, high flow o2, vapotherm, alaris pumps, cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis. Wound vacs in conjunction with wound careDocumentation system: MeditechScheduling requirements: every other weekend requirement for contract, 3 12 hour shifts a weekFloating policy: may have to float in between PCU units or float to med-surg floorsPatient Experience requirements: hourly rounding on days, every 2 hour rounding on nights, AIDET and keeping up with communication boards on 7th floor. Dept 633 has tv communication boards.Hospital Specifics:Certifications: BLS, ACLSHiring profile:Requested Skill Set:Must have: Critical thinking skills, EKG rhythm interpretation, cardiac drip, insulin drip and heparin drip experience. Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred and peripheral iv skills.Advanced skills needed: ACLS. Experience with bipaps, high flow 02 and multiple oxygen delivery systems. Experience with stroke and post cardiac cath care. Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred. Experience with tube feedings and NG/dobhoff tubes.Procedures performed on unit: Peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, dobhoff/NG tube insertions, central line dressing changes. Trouble shooting wound vacsDress Code:Black ScrubsUnit Guidelines/Policies:Awards/Recognition:Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment:Unit does self scheduling. Schedules are 4 weeks, and contract are required to work every other weekend. Utilize techs to care for the patients and assist in care. Most travelers extend after the first time on PCU.