TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in High Point, North Carolina, 27262!
Job Title: RN - PCU
Profession: RN
Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum 1 year of Cardiac Telemetry or PCU experience
License: Current RN 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, vascular lines, and chest tubes
Ability to care for post-procedure sites
Description:
This position is for a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit.
The facility serves a diverse community and operates 351 licensed beds.
The unit has 18 beds with an average daily census of 18.
The patient population includes individuals requiring continuous monitoring of cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and neurologic status.
Common diagnoses include NSTEMI, post-STEMI care, and patients recovering from cardiac procedures and surgeries.
The RN will have a patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 depending on interventions.
Required skills include monitoring hemodynamic parameters and managing pharmacological titration of various cardiac medications.
There is support within the department including Certified Nursing Assistants and a Charge Nurse.
Telemetry monitoring is the responsibility of the RN, including the interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
The technology includes electronic medical records, IV pumps, and in-room monitors for patient observation.
The unit culture is team-focused, striving for a positive environment where all staff work collaboratively.
There are expectations for weekend rotation and holiday work, with resource team approval needed for requested time off.