RN - PCU

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

• 24 months of Medical Surgical, IMCU, Stepdown, or Progressive Care experience in a hospital or medical center setting is required.
• Client/neurosurgery care experience is required.
• Orthopedic care experience is required.
• Trauma care experience is highly preferred.
• Must have completed at least one travel assignment in the previous 12 months.
• Drip experience with Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium is required.
• EKG/strip reading and telemetry experience is required.
• Specialty equipment experience with telemetry, left equipment, chest tubes, and airvo is highly preferred.

License:

• Active Iowa license or compact/multistate license is required.

Certifications:

• Current ACLS from an accredited organization is required.
• Current BLS from an accredited organization is required.
• NIHSS certification is preferred but can be obtained during onboarding.

Must-Have:

• A de-escalation certificate is preferred, with options including CPI, MOAB, MAB, or SAMA accepted.
• Trauma level I experience is highly preferred.

Description:We are seeking qualified Registered Nurses for a Progressive Care Unit.This role involves providing care to patients with heavy neuro trauma, neurosurgery, and orthopedic conditions.The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6.Nurses will work with drips including Heparin, PCA, and 3% Sodium, with no titration required.Nurses will be required to float across all campuses.Scrubs will be navy blue.Candidates must have experience in telemetry and telemetry-related equipment.This position requires working 1-2 of 3 upcoming summer holidays unless the unit is closed.Candidates should be prepared for a collaborative environment and be willing to adapt to the dynamic patient care needs.