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Job Details

Hospital: Parkridge Medical Center
Unit Name: Progressive Care Unit
Number of Beds: 29
Patient Ratios: 4:1
Unit staffing description: Dayshift unit secretary and 2-3 PCTs depending on census. Nightshift has 2-3 PCTs depending on census.
Type of equipment: Welch Allyn dynamaps, Phillips telemetry, Phillips MP2, Pyxis, Alaris pumps, Hill-Rom beds, iMobile devices, MobiLab
Documentation system: Meditech
Patient Experience requirements: Heavy cardiac patient population, CV surgery patients come to PCU after ICU. Perform Q6H head-to-toe assessments, chart each one fully, usual PCU gtts
The PCU delivers highly individualized care to medical, cardiac, and surgical complex patients requiring intermediate care

Job Requirements

Cardiac/telemetry experience, PCU and/or critical care experience
Advanced skills needed: IV insertion, chest tube management, DHT insertion/management, tracheostomy experience, CVC management, EKG, Foley management, early patient mobility
Procedures performed on unit: Foley placement, IV insertion, wound vac management, DKA management, EKGs, DHT/NG placement, patient ambulation, ADLs

Schedule Information

Scheduling requirements: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule, Self-scheduling, Schedule finalized 2 weeks in advance, Can accommodate block scheduling for night shift
Floating policy: Travel RNs float first, rotate floating, the oldest float date will float first

Unit Specific Information

Unit Specifics: Highly individualized care for complex medical, cardiac, and surgical patients
Dress Code: Navy scrubs
Unit Guidelines/Policies will be provided
Awards/Recognition: PCU is a 'team player' unit with a positive atmosphere
Information to entice a worker: New equipment or technology, experienced staff, schedule options

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,928 per week

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