Job Title: RN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: PCU Nursing Float
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Days
Hours per Shift: 7a-7p
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: WA or Compact License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have: Experience in PCU or stepdown nursing
Description:
This role requires a registered nurse to work in a busy stepdown unit.
The nurse will float to various floors to care for PCU patients.
The unit has a total of 32 beds and typically maintains a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4.
Common diagnoses include CVA/TIA, STEMI/NSTEMI, chest pain, CHF, and DKA.
Nurses will monitor and manage drips such as nitroglycerin, heparin, and insulin.
Remote telemonitoring techs support the unit, allowing nurses to read strips.
The environment is fast-paced with high patient turnover.
A cohesive team welcomes travelers as integral members.
Flexibility with scheduling is necessary to meet unit needs.
There is a weekend requirement based on unit demands.
Nurses may also be required to work during holidays.
Experience with CAPD (Peritoneal Dialysis) is a plus but not mandatory.
The unit is supported by an in-house pharmacy and rapid response team 24/7.
Phlebotomy services are also available around the clock.
This opportunity is ideal for nurses seeking a dynamic and collaborative environment.