PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Potsdam, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Potsdam, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a mixed acuity unit including PCU, MS Telemetry, and MS patients.
• Must have PCU/IMC experience within the last 3 years.
• Ratios adjusted by acuity.

Patient Diagnoses

• PCU and MS Telemetry
• Surgical pre and post-op: ENT, General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
• Overflow medical diagnosis patients
• Rare pediatric patients (only assigned if experienced)

Staffing Ratios

• Days and weekends: 1 nurse to 3-5 patients
• Nights: 1 nurse to 3-6 patients

Schedule Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO): 7 days max
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Yes (may float to sister units: West 2, West 3, Observation unit)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (PCU/IMC experience within last 3 years required)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (1st timers accepted)
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)

Clinical Skills

• MS/Telemetry, Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Post MI care
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Feeding tube care and management
• Continuous bladder irrigation
• Renal failure management
• Accessing ports
• Blood product administration
• Central line care/management
• Phlebotomy
• Peripheral line care/management, PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Heparin protocols
• Management of cardiac drips (including titration)
• PCA, thrombolytic agents
• Care for CVA, seizure disorders, substance withdrawal
• Ortho trauma, peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacements, traction, mastectomy
• Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)
• External CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of ABGs
• Oxygen delivery devices (nasal cannula, face masks)
• Non-invasive airway management, tracheostomy management
• Isolation precautions
• Wound care and wound vac

Certifications Required

• ACLS (AHA provider/instructor/RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA provider/instructor/RQI acceptable)
• NIHSS

Preferred Certifications

• PALS
• TCAR

Unit & System Details

• Unit Systems: EPIC (medication, documentation, communication), Pyxis, SBAR
• Unit Orientation: 12 hours
• Special Procedures: TCAR preferred

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government Issued Photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check including all aliases and multiple registry checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification for degree associated with specialty
• State license verification (NY) within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN within 30 days of start
• Harassment prevention training certificate (annual)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required
• Photo for badge (passport-style, solid background)
• Various facility-specific policy reviews and attestations prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, updated annually (specific mask types accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination within 10 years (TD not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire if applicable
• Immunizations or titers required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (specific panel required)
• Flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• 7-year work history verification (attestation letter accepted as last resort)

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with recent PCU/IMC experience looking for a travel contract in a mixed acuity setting with a variety of patient diagnoses and procedures. Prior travel experience is not required, making it suitable for first-time travelers.