Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Pulmonary Care Unit (PCU). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a mixed acuity unit with a focus on caring for patients with various respiratory conditions, including COVID-19. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care for COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, respiratory distress, and acute respiratory failure.
• Initiate and monitor ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP for patients with chronic tracheostomies or ventilatory needs.
• Conduct telemetry monitoring and interpret/manage dysrhythmias.
• Administer IV therapy, including medication drips such as dopamine, Cardizem, and heparin.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including respiratory therapists and nursing leadership.
• Float to similar units as required, maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Adhere to established protocols for patient admissions and discharges.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of nursing experience.
• Traveler Experience: First-time travelers are welcomed.
• Required Skills: IV start, telemetry, CPR/BLS, ACLS certification.
• Preferred Skills: NIHSS certification.

Unit Details

The unit features a target nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5, with occasional adjustments to 1:6 in extreme situations. Nurses will be supported by an admission/discharge nurse, vascular access team, a code team, and a behavioral health team to facilitate patient care. The patient population primarily consists of individuals with respiratory issues and comorbidities requiring telemetry monitoring.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 12-hour days from 06:45 to 19:15.
• Schedule: 36 hours per week with every other weekend requirement.
• Maximum time off (RTO) allowed is 7 days for auto offers; additional time off could lead to cancellation.

Additional Information

Orientation for the unit will be 24 hours, and scrub colors are white or navy blue. It is important to note that all candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty.