TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in High Point, North Carolina, 27262!
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 of 1 year with Medical Surgical or progressive care experience required
License: Active Registered Nurse license
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring skills
- Cardiac strip and rhythm interpretation
- Experience with arterial lines and titration of drips
- Non-invasive ventilator care (BiPAP/CPAP)
- Knowledge of chest tubes or drains
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit.
The facility is a community-based hospital with a focus on teaching.
The unit provides care to patients with continuous monitoring of cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and neurologic status.
Common diagnoses include NSTEMI, heart failure, and post-stroke patients.
Patient types also include those requiring surgical recovery and continuous support.
The RN will manage patients with an average ratio of 1:3 or 1:4.
Support staff includes Certified Nursing Assistants.
A Resource Team is available for additional support.
The RN is responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring and interpretation of rhythms.
The role requires proficiency in the use of electronic medical records and specific monitoring equipment.
Supervisory and rapid response teams are available for assistance.
The unit culture emphasizes teamwork and collaboration among interdisciplinary staff.