Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU Float

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in the PCU Float Pool. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in progressive care, intermediate care, stepdown units, and telemetry. You will be expected to float between intermediate care units, medical units, and occasionally assist with medicine or IMC level boarders in the emergency department and intensive care unit as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in IMC, PCU, and Medical Surgical Units.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry for dysrhythmias, ensuring timely and effective management.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Perform necessary assessments and interventions as per unit protocols.
• Participate in the education of patients and their families regarding health management.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must hold active certification in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in IMC, PCU, or stepdown/telemetry settings is required.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment is necessary.
• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80%, and a perfect score on lethal rhythms.

Shift and Schedule

This position requires the flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed by the hospital. Responsibilities include floating between different units based on staffing needs. The IMC ratio is 1:4, while Med-Surg/Telemetry is 1:5-6.

Additional Information

All employees are required to receive a seasonal flu vaccine. Clinical staff are expected to wear Caribbean Blue scrubs. Clinicians report to the staffing office for float assignments.