TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Asheville, North Carolina, 28801!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: Registered Nurse License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS
Must-Have:
- Stepdown or progressive care experience
- Telemetry experience
- Experience with titratable or cardiac IV medications
Description:
This unit has 40 beds.
Staff includes 1 Charge Nurse and 10 bedside nurses during the day shift, with 1 Charge Nurse and 10 bedside nurses during the night shift.
There are also 4 PCTs and 1 Unit Secretary on the day shift and 3 PCTs on the night shift.
The patient ratios are 1:4, with stretch staffing at a 1:5 ratio.
Patients on this unit typically present with CHF, MI, CP, arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, endocarditis, DKA, and those who are post cardiac cath/stent or post-pacer/ICD/ablation.
Types of equipment utilized include Zoll, Baxter pumps, lift equipment, bladder scanners, and the EMR system is Cerner.
Candidates must have experience with titratable cardiac medications such as nitroglycerin, Cardizem, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine, insulin drips, heparin, and Bumex/Lasix.
Experience with prostacyclins such as Flolan, Veletri, or Remodulin is preferred.
Relief charge experience is also beneficial.
Typical procedures performed in this unit include bedside cardioversion.
The ideal candidate will possess a flexible attitude, a positive demeanor, be a great team player, and demonstrate compassion.
Floating may occur to all MedSurg units, stepdown units, COVID units, and ER holding.
Dress code is all white or all navy blue, or a white top with navy blue pants.
Every other weekend commitment is required.