TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Shreveport, Louisiana, 71115!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - PCU
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: 7 East - SD
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12 Hours - Nights
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: 2 years in acute care
License: LA License Required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH
Must-Have:
- Experience with titratable gtts: Cardene, Cardizem, Insulin, Heparin, Neo, and Levophed (request manager approval to offer without this experience)
- Chest tube management, tracheostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, ISTAT, CSF (lumbar) drains (preferred)
- Successful completion of an EKG competency exam prior to arrival
Description:
Registered Nurses will care for patients with conditions such as AFIB/RVR, DKA, HTN, COPD, and ARF.
The unit also handles stroke overflow patients, including CVA/TIA requiring TPA administration, along with spinal surgical patients recovering from procedures such as ACDF and laminectomy.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3.
CNA support is available with a ratio of 1:7.
The unit has centralized telemonitoring and on-site resources, including a charge nurse who may have patient assignments, phlebotomy services, an IV/VAT team available during the day shift, and a hospitalist present.
Communication will be through an electronic medical record system.
The nurse will be required to float to other units, including Stroke and MedSurg, with a potential ratio of 1:5-6.
Scheduling will involve a weekend rotation every other week and a 5/2 work schedule.
Time off requests are limited to 7 days and must extend 1 week for every full week requested.
Holidays will be scheduled, with expectations to work 2 out of 3 holidays.
Uniforms require specific colors and the wearing of badges at all times in a visible manner.