Job Title: RN - PCU
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12hr Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Telemetry or PCU experience
License: Registered Nurse License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring skills
Cardiac strip and rhythm interpretation
Experience with arterial lines, titration of drips
Non-invasive ventilator care
Familiar with chest tubes or drains
Post procedure site care
Description:
Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit.
This facility is a community-based hospital with licensed beds.
The unit has an average daily census of 18 patients.
Patients will include those requiring continuous monitoring of cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and neurologic status.
Common diagnoses include NSTEMI, patients post STEMI, cardiac interventional procedures, electrophysiology procedures, thoracic surgeries, heart failure, and post-stroke care.
Patient ratios are usually 1:3 or 1:4 depending on interventions.
All required nurse licensure and certifications must be current.
Support staff includes CNAs and charge nurses available for assistance.
Telemetry monitoring is essential, with continuous cardiac monitoring required.
Familiarity with EMR systems and monitoring equipment is important.
The unit maintains a positive, team-focused culture.
Looking for a candidate who works well in a high-tech, high-touch environment.