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Job description
RN - PCU
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: PCU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum Years of Experience Required
License: Active RN License Required
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Must-Have
Epic charting experience requiredCardiac monitoring and emergency response skillsExperience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
Description
Position is for a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit. The shift consists of three 12-hour days from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM. Charting system used is Epic. Weekend requirement may be every other weekend or six weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling block. Requests for time off must be submitted upfront. Facility policy allows for canceling one shift per two weeks. One holiday must be worked during the 13-week contract. First-time travelers are accepted. Locals may also apply.
Required clinical skills include
Cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias. Activation of rapid response and code teams. IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration. Central and peripheral line care. Administration and management of cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, and Lasix (non-titration). Respiratory support, including nasal cannula, oxygen delivery, and non-invasive airway management.
Patient ratios on days are 1:5, with a goal ratio of 4:1. The unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with high turnover. The primary focus is on chest pain management, expediting ER flow, and ruling in/out myocardial infarction. The unit occasionally receives post-cath patients and employs remote telemetry and tele sitting. Floating to other units may be required based on skill set.
This facility is a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and features advanced specialty care and dedicated children's care. The institution is recognized for nursing excellence and advanced stroke capability.
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Worksite address
roanoke, VA, 24000, US
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