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Cynet Health lists this RN - PCU opportunity in burlington, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
RN - PCU
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
License: Active nursing license required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS required; NIH preferred
Must-Have:
Must have Cardiac Progressive Care unit experience and be comfortable with 1:5 ratiosPrevious Charge RN experience preferredExperience with EPIC charting system required
Description:Staff will be scheduled for a 6-week period via a self-assisted schedule.Staff will be distributed within the schedule based on departmental need, patient work intensity, skill mix, and previous assignments.Ratios are 1:4 with drips/BiPAP; otherwise, ratios are mostly 1:5.There is a focus on cardiac patients, including congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, arrhythmias, and pre- and post-cardiac catheterization.Secondary focus includes respiratory problems such as COPD and pneumonia.Nurse-to-patient ratios are maintained at 1:5 with drips/BiPAP.The unit consists of 30 private beds providing care 24/7.Rooms are remotely monitored.Nurse assistants are available 24/7, and an RN secretary is on duty during day hours.Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias on telemetry is required.Experience with chest tubes, procedural sedation, and cardiac and vasoactive drip management is necessary.Candidates will also need experience with pre- and post-cardiac catheter care and tracheostomy management.Use of rapid response teams is preferred.
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Worksite address
burlington, NC, 27215, US
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