Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a similar unit
License: Valid State License (Compact license required)
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Cardiac drip experience, with the ability to titrate and manage drips
- Floating between units if overstaffed
- Ability to work every other weekend
Description:
The Registered Nurse will provide care in a stepdown or progressive care unit.
Experience in titrating and managing cardiac and vasoactive drips is a hard requirement.
Candidates will have the option to choose one holiday, either Thanksgiving or Christmas, but cannot take both.
Nurses will be expected to work with a patient ratio of 1:4-5.
Every other weekend coverage is required.
Orientation hours are included.
The unit supports diverse patient diagnoses including CHF, Afib, chest pain, and post-cardiac procedures.
Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, physical therapy, and pharmacy services.
Nurses should possess skills in telemetry, IV management, and wound care.
The facility maintains a strong focus on patient care and teamwork among staff members.
Flexibility is expected regarding scheduling and floating to other units as needed.
References will be required as part of the compliance process prior to the start of the assignment.