Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lebanon, NH
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work day/night rotation schedule with 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Patient ratios: Days 1:3, Nights 1:4-5 depending on acuity
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent equivalent experience required
• Care for 48 beds of step-down level patients including cardiology, EP, and cardiac surgical patients
• Manage cardio thoracic surgical patients, pre and post CHF, telemetry, vascular, pulmonary HTN, and temporary pacers
• Handle chest tubes, various tubes and drips including Diltiazem, heparin, Lasix, insulin, and amiodarone
• Manage lines/tubes/drains for post-surgical patients, trachs/laryngectomies, and complex wounds
• Perform central line care, maintenance, and blood draws
• Conduct hemodynamic monitoring and invasive BP monitoring through arterial lines
• Administer nitro, primacor, dobutamine, dopamine drips
• Operate Bi-PAP/C-PAP equipment
• Handle low dose pressors, vasoactive meds, and inotropes
• Manage external pacers, epicardial wires, and TR bands
• Required certifications: NH RN License or Compact License (proof of state residency required), BLS, ACLS

Facility:

This medical center operates a specialized cardiac progressive care unit with 48 beds dedicated to step-down level care. The facility focuses on comprehensive cardiac services including cardiology, electrophysiology, and cardiac surgical patients. The organization has recently expanded their HVU unit and maintains advanced cardiac care capabilities with specialized equipment and monitoring systems to support complex cardiac patients requiring intensive monitoring and care.

Location:

Lebanon, NH

Lebanon offers a charming New England setting in the scenic Upper Valley region, providing easy access to both outdoor recreation opportunities in the White Mountains and cultural amenities. The area combines small-town charm with proximity to Dartmouth College and excellent healthcare facilities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle.