RN - PCU

Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our versatile team and provide clinical support across various units. The following are the details regarding the unit bed counts and patient types:

Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU): 40 beds

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU): 10 beds

Progressive Care Unit (PCU): 40 beds

Observation (2R PCU): 18 beds, with a possible overflow to 27 beds

Coronary Care Unit (CCU): 30 beds

Medical Unit: 89 beds

Surgical Unit: 55 beds

Flex Unit: 9 beds (combination of PCU and Med-Surg patients)

Inpatient Rehabilitation: 47 beds on two floors

Emergency Room Holding Unit: for patients awaiting beds

COVID Overflow: as needed

The Registered Nurse will work with a diverse patient population, including but not limited to:

ICU: Respiratory Failure, GI Bleeds, DKA, Sepsis, Complicated Post-operative Patients, CVA, Flap Surgeries, Post-Arrest, ETOH, IVDA

PCU: Respiratory Compromise, Sepsis, Renal Failure, Bleeding Disorders, General Medical/Surgical Patients, CHF, COPD, Pneumonia

Med-Surg: Includes Oncology, General, Ortho cases, and various medical conditions such as Sepsis, DVT, AKI, Dialysis, and COVID

Rehabilitation: Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, TBI, and Multi-Trauma Patients, along with Post-ICU Care, including Vents and Traches

Qualifications:

Minimum Experience:

ICU: 2 years of ICU experience

PCU: 2 years of PCU experience

Medical/Surgical: 2 years in an acute care setting

First-time travelers are welcome.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

ICU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

PCU: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Medical/Surgical: BLS, NIHSS

Role Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse will be expected to:

• Deliver high-quality patient care in a variety of settings.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and maintain accurate records.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families.
• Transport patients throughout the facility as needed.

Patient Ratios:

ICU: 1:2

PCU and CCU: 1:4

Medical and Surgical: 1:5

Rehabilitation: 1:8 (team model including RN, LPN, Tech)

Support and Technology:

Our team is supported by:

• Healthcare Technicians (various ratios depending on the unit)
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Access to cutting-edge technology including EPIC