RN - PCU
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 Years
License: Current RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH
Must-Have:
Minimum 1 year current acute care hospital PCU experienceBLS, ACLS & NIH
Description:This is a travel position for a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit.The unit features 24 beds and a dedicated staff for quality patient care.The staff includes a charge nurse and several RNs and Patient Care Technicians.Patient ratios are maintained at 5:1 for optimal care.The unit is equipped with telemonitoring and post-operative monitoring capabilities.The electronic medical record system utilized is Meditech/CPN.The ideal candidate should possess friendly and outgoing personality traits.Teamwork is highly valued in this unit environment.Typical procedures include post-operative recovery for surgical and cath lab patients, including orthopedic, spine, and GYN procedures.Additional patient types include those recovering from elective catheter lab procedures.Patients may present with a variety of conditions including stroke, chest pain, renal failure, and respiratory failure.The unit utilizes a set rate for cardiac drips, with the exception of heparin which is non-titrating.A modified self-scheduling process allows for schedules to be posted three weeks in advance.This unit promotes a collaborative culture with excellent teamwork and support among staff.State-of-the‑art facilities are present, including ADA/Bari rooms and Hoyer lifts.There is an opportunity to work with a varied population of patients, providing a comprehensive nursing experience.
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