TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Lexington, Kentucky, 40536!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit
Duration: 14 Weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 years of TELE/PCU experience required
License: Compact or state license required at time of submission
Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Every other weekend required.
Level 1 trauma experience required.
Nurses must be comfortable with insulin drips, heparin drips, and possible cardiac drips.
Patient ratios can be up to 1:4-5.
Description:
This position requires a registered nurse to work in a progressive care unit.
The nurse will manage patients with complex medical conditions.
They will care for patients experiencing various diseases such as COPD, CHF, vascular issues, endocarditis, acute ESRD, and DKA.
The unit is a step-down unit from the ICU.
The role includes monitoring patients on specific drips.
Compliance with BLS, EKG onboarding exam, NIHSS, math exam, medication and pharmacology exam, progressive care competency exam, and progressive care skills is mandatory.
Candidates should have experience with heparin protocols, interpretation of dysrhythmias, managing cardiac drips (no titration), and managing dysrhythmias.
Nurses will float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed.
Reference checks are required.
Candidates are expected to work three out of five winter holidays.