TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified PCU RN in High Point North, North Carolina, 27265!
Title: Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Location: High Point North Carolina 27262
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12hr Day Shift - 36
Shift Information: 0700-1900
Clinical Interviewing- Yes
On Call, Call Back Requirements: No
Weekend Rotation: EOW
Holiday Requirements: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
Floating Requirements: Sister unit of CTU, same patient ratio.
About Facility:- 351 licensed beds
- No Trauma Designation
- Teaching Hospital
- Chest Pain Center
- Stroke Center
Unit Information:- Beds: 36
- Census: Average patients/day: Client = 35 currently
Minimum Years of Experience required: 1 year
Will you accept a first-time traveler: No
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:- Stroke, heart failure, TIA, sepsis, syncope, AKI, CP, and other general intermediate dx.
Patient Ratios:- RN: 1:4
- LPN (if applicable): 1:4
- CNA: 1:9-12
Required Licensure & Certifications:Skills required:- General care of the intermediate patient – this is the designated IMC stroke unit for the hospital, so NIHSS certification required and detecting and escalating neuro changes. Managing some hemodynamic drips, titrating down to off – Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Neo, Nitro, Amio. Telemetry understanding and analyzing of rhythms with back-up support from cardiac surveillance. Understanding heated hi-flow, TR bands (clean cath)
Support within the Department:- CNA: Duties: Duties as assigned, within the scope of the CNA; General ADLs, vital signs, ambulation/mobility, assistance with feeding, blood sugars and other duties as assigned within the scope of the CNA.
- Receptionist/HUC: 7am-7:30pm, yes- 7pm-0730am, no.
- Charge nurse: Yes
- Phlebotomy: Yes
- IV/VAT Team: No
- Resource Nurse: No
- RT 24/7: Yes
- Hospitalist 24/7: Yes
- Intensivist 24/7: Yes
- Telemetry monitoring/tech: Yes
Technology/Equipment:- EMR: Encompass/EPIC
- IV Pump: Baxter currently- moving to alaris in 2026
- Med dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitors: Philips MX-40s
- Unit specific equipment: Routine lifting equipment, VS equipment, CBG machines, wound vacs PRN, Baxter IV pumps. Specialty beds PRN. Omnis for bedside monitoring.
Floating: If yes, where:- Sister unit of CTU, same patient ratio.
Orientation (facility and unit):- NEO: Yes- facility
- 2 days departmental: yes, unit. .
Other notes:- Scrub Color: Royal Blue
- Parking: Free: Yes
- Unit Culture: Good; strong leadership and work ethic of the team.
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