A PCU or Stepdown Registered Nurse cares for hospital patients who need close monitoring but not intensive care. Works in a hospital unit typically called Progressive Care Unit or Stepdown Unit. Monitors life signs and medications for patients who are progressing from more critical to less critical care. Works under the supervision of a physician, as part of a hospital nursing team.
Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for
Days Weekend Rotation:
EOW Holiday Requirements:
Travelers will work 75% of holidays
Floating Requirements:
Region 3•Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH)
About Facility:
241 licensed beds Level 3
Trauma Teaching Hospital:
No Certified Chest Pain Center Stroke Center Unit Information:
Beds:
32 Minimum Years of Experience required: 18 months PCU RN experience Will you accept a first-time traveler:
Yes Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
Could see any patient not requiring mechanical ventilation CHF, Dysrhythmia, Chest Pain work up, Stroke, Abdominal illnesses and infections, Respiratory illness, Diabetes, AKI/CKD, ETOH withdrawal, IVDA, etc.
Patient Ratios:
RN:
1:4 is most common; could possibly go to 1:5 depending on acuity LPN (if applicable): 4:1
CNA:
Days 1:12; Nights 1:16
Required Licensure & Certifications:
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Skills required: Experience with traches, cardiac gtt experience, cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, blood products, wound care/dressing changes, management of central lines Support within the
Department:
CNA•ADL s
Receptionist/HUC:
Dayshift only Charge nurse Resource to assist with all nursing care
Phlebotomy:
Yes, other than nurse draws IV/VAT Team
RT, 24/7
Hospitalist, 24/7 Intensivist, 24/7 Telemetry monitoring bedside and nurses station
Technology/Equipment:
EMR:
EPIC IV Pump:
Alaris Med dispensing:
Omnicell Monitors:
Phillips Floating:
Within region and scope of practice Will be required to float per region needs will require floating to all facilities listed below, as needed, within scope of practice DECLINE if not agreeable Region 3•Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH) If floating mid-shift, Traveler will be paid for the time traveling between facilities (will remain on the clock) Orientation (facility and unit): NEO 2 days departmental
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: every other
Call :
Possibility of low census call. Can be called back up to 3a for Nights and up to 3p for
Days Holiday Expectations:
Travelers will work 75% of holidays
RTO :
Can approve up to 6 days off, excluding holidays must add time to the end of the contract if unable to meet contracted hours Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks Other notes:
Scrub Color:
Navy Parking:
Free:
Yes Unit Culture:
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