Registered Nurse (RN) – Pulmonary Care Unit

Job Overview

Join a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to providing optimal patient care in a fast-paced Pulmonary Care Unit. Our focus is on managing patients with respiratory issues and related conditions, ensuring a supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Job Details

• Target Ratios: 1:4-5 (Higher acuity unit; may fluctuate to 1:6 in extreme situations)
• Shift: 12-Hour Days (06:45 – 19:15)
• Hours: 36 hours per week available
• Contract Length: 13-26 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• RTO: Maximum of 7 days allowed for auto offers; RTO after booking is not permitted and cannot be worked out on-site.
• Float Requirement: Required to float to like units

Patient Population

Care for patients with conditions such as:

• COPD exacerbations
• Pneumonia
• Respiratory distress
• COVID-19
• Influenza
• Pulmonary Emboli (PE)

Please note that the patient population includes care for COVID-19 patients, including those who have tested positive.

Unit Specifications

Our unit operates at higher acuity levels but is supported by a robust team, including:

• An Admission/Discharge Nurse
• Assistant Nurse Manager
• Vascular Access Team
• Rapid Response Team (RRT)
• Code Team
• Behavioral Health Team

We accommodate 48 beds and manage patients requiring telemonitoring and advanced respiratory support.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years
• Previous Travel Experience: Required
• Skills:
  • IV start
  • Ventilator Management
  • Telemetry
  • CPAP/BiPAP administration
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Certifications:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Preferred Qualifications

• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Special Equipment & Systems

Familiarity with equipment utilized on the unit including:

• Chest tubes
• Drips: Dopamine, Cardizem, Heparin
• Ventilators, tracheostomy devices, CPAP/BiPAP machines

Unit systems include Pyxis for medication management, EPIC for electronic health records, and SBAR for communication protocols.

Orientation & Attire

• Orientation: 24 hours
• Scrubs: Not provided; white or navy blue preferred

Achieve your career potential while making a significant impact on patient care in a supportive and resource-rich environment. Apply today to join our dedicated team!