RN - PCU

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
RN - PCU

About Facility:
o 351 licensed beds
o No Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
Unit Information:
o Beds: 36
Census? Average patients/day? Client = 35 currently
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? No
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Stroke, heart failure, TIA, sepsis, syncope, AKI, CP, and other general intermediate dx.
Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:4
o LPN (if applicable): 1:4
o CNA: 1:9-12
Required Licensure & Certifications:
o BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Skills required:
o General care of the intermediate patient this is the designated IMC stroke unit for the hospital, so NIHSS certification required and detecting and escalating neuro changes. Managing some hemodynamic drips, titrating down to off Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Neo, Nitro, Amio. Telemetry understanding and analyzing of rhythms with back-up support from cardiac surveillance. Understanding heated hi-flow, TR bands (clean cath)
Support within the Department:
o CNA? Duties? Duties as assigned, within the scope of the CNA; General ADLs, vital signs, ambulation/mobility, assistance with feeding, blood sugars and other duties as assigned within the scope of the CNA.
o Receptionist/HUC? 7am-7:30pm, yes- 7pm-0730am, no.
o Charge nurse? Yes
o Phlebotomy? Yes
o IV/VAT Team? No
o Resource Nurse? No
o RT 24/7? Yes
o Hospitalist 24/7? Yes
o Intensivist 24/7? Yes
o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes
Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Encompass/EPIC
o IV Pump: Baxter currently- moving to alaris in 2026
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Philips MX-40s
o Unit specific equipment: Routine lifting equipment, VS equipment, CBG machines, wound vacs PRN, Baxter IV pumps. Specialty beds PRN. Omnis for bedside monitoring.
Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO: Yes- facility
o 2 days departmental: yes, unit.
Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Royal Blue
o Parking: Free? Yes
o Unit Culture: Good; strong leadership and work ethic of the team.

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Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA

Company Description

Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA