Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU Location City, State: [City], [State] Unit Information Unit Name: PCU • Number of Beds: 630 (34 beds), 633 (25 beds) • Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:5 on days, 1:5 to 1:6 on nights • Staffing: 3 techs when full on unit 630, 2 techs when full on unit 633 • Type of Equipment: Bipaps, high flow oxygen, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis, wound vacs (in conjunction with wound care) • Documentation System: Meditech Schedule Requirements • 3 shifts of 12 hours per week • Every other weekend requirement for contract • Floating policy may require movement between PCU units or med-surg floors Patient Experience Requirements • Hourly rounding on days • Every 2-hour rounding on nights • Utilization of AIDET and management of communication boards Required Qualifications • Certifications: BLS, ACLS • Critical thinking skills • EKG rhythm interpretation • Experience with cardiac drip, insulin drip, and heparin drip • Experience with peritoneal dialysis (preferred) • Peripheral IV skills Advanced Skills Needed • Experience with bipaps and various oxygen delivery systems • Experience in stroke and post-cardiac catheterization care • Experience with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tubes Procedures Performed on Unit • Peritoneal dialysis • Thoracentesis • Paracentesis • Chest tube insertions • Dobhoff/NG tube insertions • Central line dressing changes • Troubleshooting wound vacs Dress Code Required Uniform: Black Scrubs Awards & Recognition Information about department achievements and recognition can be included to attract prospective candidates. Additional Information • Self-scheduling available • 4-week schedules • Utilization of technicians for patient care assistance • High rates of travel nurse extensions after first assignment • Culture of caring like family and strong teamwork on the unit