TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Show Low, Arizona, 85901!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Med Surg/Progressive Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Nights
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: 2 years required, 3 years preferred
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Experience in telemetry and acute care settings.
- Charge nurse available 24/7, taking 0-2 patients as needed.
- Nurses validate monitor techs' interpretations and document frequently.
Description:
The unit has 18 beds, including 6 capable of Progressive Care Unit functions.
All rooms are private.
The unit may house patients with COVID-19 if needed.
There are temporary walls and an air handling system.
Support staff includes telemetry techs, a charge nurse, unit clerks, and patient care technicians.
CNAs share the floor, each managing up to 9 patients.
The RN to patient ratio is 1:4 for Med Surg and 1:3 for stepdown patients.
Common diagnoses include acute myocardial infarction, stroke/transient ischemic attacks, pneumonia, renal issues (dialysis), atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and diabetes mellitus.
Registered nurses may float to other medical-surgical units as needed.
Respiratory therapists and pharmacy services are available 24/7.
Weekend work is required every other weekend across day and night shifts.