Job Title: RN - PCU
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 1 year required
License: Active RN License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Cardiac procedural experience including CABG, valve replacement/repair, LVADs, heart transplant, AAA repair, and carotids.
Description:
The position is for a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit.
The unit has 22 beds with an average census of 21 patients.
The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:3-5, depending on patient acuity.
There is a support team including CNAs, a unit secretary, and a charge nurse.
Rapid response and intensivist teams are available 24/7.
Telemetry monitoring is conducted with tech interpreting cardiac strips.
Experience in cardiology is required, particularly in post-procedural care.
Candidates should be able to interpret cardiac rhythms and titrate medications as necessary.
The unit fosters a teamwork-oriented culture, and staff are passionate about their work.
Specific equipment includes EMR systems, IV pumps, and cardiac monitoring devices.
Training on unit-specific equipment will be provided as needed.
Floating to other units may occur based on operational needs.