Job Title: PCU/Tele Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night 3x12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience required in a similar unit
License: Valid Compact RN License required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required
Must-Have: Experience in telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and managing cardiac drips
Description:
This position will float between units as needed.
Weekends are required with 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks.
The nurse to patient ratio is expected to be 1:4.
This is a short-term acute care facility with a Level II trauma center designation.
The unit features a high level of teamwork and interdisciplinary support, including various therapeutic services.
The environment is fast-paced, and the charting system experience is required.
Previous charge experience is preferred.
Experience with epilepsy monitoring, neurosurgical patients, and comprehensive stroke care is beneficial.
The unit is dedicated to providing quality care and improving outcomes for patients with neurologic pathologies.
The team partners with patients and families to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Candidates should have a collaborative spirit and be willing to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
End-of-life care discussions and support will also be part of the responsibilities.
Compliance with isolation precautions and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary.
Additional training and mentorship will be provided to support new team members.
This role presents an opportunity to work with diverse patient populations and a variety of clinical challenges.
Completing electronic health record documentation accurately and timely is essential.