TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Yuma, Arizona, 85364!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Cardiac/Intermediate Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
- Must have experience in PCU/Stepdown/Tele.
- One successfully completed assignment is required.
- Prefer experience with TAVR and CABG.
- Travelers must have experience with common titratable and/or set rate drips.
Description:
The unit focuses on cardiac care with a patient capacity of 36 beds.
The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 during the day and 1:5 at night.
Patients may include those with CHF, NSTEMI, MI, heart block, and post-surgical recovery.
RNs are required to troubleshoot respiratory equipment, including BiPAP and high flow.
RNs must be able to read tele strips as there is a dedicated monitor tech on the unit.
Weekends require four weekend days per month.
Holiday requirements include working three out of five holidays.
Shifts are from 18:45 to 07:15.
A charge nurse is available on each shift, typically without an assigned patient load.
Patient care techs assist with the nurse-to-patient ratio.
The dress code consists of navy blue scrubs.
Each nurse undergoes a brief orientation specific to the unit and clinical education.