TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: PCU
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required.
License: Pending licenses accepted.
Certifications: BLS, ACLS required.
Must-Have:
- Epic experience required.
- Must adhere to float policy.
- Ability to work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 winter holidays.
Description:
Clinical review and auto offer for a stepdown transplant unit.
Patients in this unit often require arterial line monitoring, peritoneal dialysis, and LIP managed vasoactive drip medication administration.
Includes post biopsy care, monitoring, and complex glucose management.
Can offer 36 or 48 hours.
Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed.
Opportunity to care for patients with kidney failure, liver failure, pancreas failure, and post-transplant complications.
Cares for patients in the post-operative and post-transplant phase of care.
Also provides care for patients being prepped for surgery to receive a new organ and readmitted post-transplant patients.
Interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, social services, and pharmacy.
Special procedures include solid organ transplant care, management of arterial lines, and complex glucose management.
Daily patient census includes 25, with a patient ratio of 3-5.
Special equipment used in this unit includes IV pumps, telemetry monitors, and bedside in-room telemetry monitors.
Travellers must float within their scope of practice as needed.
Maximum 40 hours of time off permitted.
Education: BSN preferred.