Progressive Care Unit RN
Klamath Falls, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU

Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient types include cardiac, post catheterization/pacemaker, pneumonia, COVID-19, alcohol-related cases, ICU downgrades
• No open heart patients on this unit

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts
• Day shift: 05:45 AM – 6:15 PM
• Night shift: 5:30 PM – 6:15 AM
• Weekend requirement: Typically every other weekend (may vary)
• Holiday requirement: Yes
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating: Not required, but may be requested if skill set allows and RN agrees

Staffing & Support

• Charge nurse present in the department, acts as hospital supervisor 24/7
• Nurse aides available (ratio approximately 8-9 patients per aide)
• Remote telemetry support via central monitoring unit
• Monitor techs available to assist
• RNs read telemetry strips; basic rhythm interpretation experience ideal but not mandatory

Clinical Responsibilities

• Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation (at least basic level)
• Cardiac drip titrations (excluding pressors or sedation)
• RNs are required to titrate insulin drips
• Common titratable and/or set rate drips include:

  • Insulin
  • Heparin
  • Cardizem
  • Nitro
  • Amiodarone
  • Dopamine
  • Dobutamine

Orientation

• Unit-specific orientation required
• Duration: 1-2 shifts depending on experience and prior familiarity with the facility
• Night shift orientation includes every other weekend scheduling

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• ACLS Certification
• BLS Certification

Additional Information

• Dress code: Clean and professional attire, no specific scrub color required

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.
Experience: Telemetry and rhythm interpretation skills are required; no explicit years of experience stated.