Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Tucson, AZ
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirement applies
• 13-week assignment starting ASAP with weekly starts
• Maintain 1:4 patient ratio on a 21-bed unit
• Care for adult and geriatric patient populations
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Float within skillset to NSO, ON, and Telemetry units as needed
• Manage common diagnoses including CHF, Afib with RVR, hypoxia/SOB, post-cardiac procedures
• Handle post-surgical patients including CABG/valve procedures, endarterectomy, PPM/ICD insertion
• Perform special procedures including arterial sheath removal, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, thrombolytic administration
• Conduct assessment activities and therapeutic interventions every 2-4 hours
• Operate common equipment including Vapotherm high flow oxygen, A-lines, IV pumps, wound vacs, chest tubes, epicardial wires
• Titrate vasoactive drips including Nicardipine, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, and Dopamine
• Monitor patients with BiPAP/CPAP, stable airways/tracheostomies, and CHEETAH monitoring systems

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a 21-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in cardiac and post-surgical care. The facility provides advanced cardiac services including invasive procedures and complex monitoring capabilities. The unit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for hemodynamic monitoring and respiratory support, focusing on high-acuity patients requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions between intensive care and general medical floors.

Location:

Tucson, AZ

Tucson offers year-round sunshine and stunning desert landscapes surrounded by mountain ranges, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The city provides a rich cultural scene with excellent dining, arts, and entertainment options, while maintaining a lower cost of living compared to other major southwestern cities.