PCU / Stepdown RN
Baltimore, MD
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Facility: LBH – Sinai Hospital
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Unit: Cardiac Telemetry PCU
Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3×12-hour shifts)
Patient Population: Adults
Charting System: Cerner
Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Weekly gross: $2268
Taxable: $540
Non-Taxable: $1728

Unit Details

• Bed Capacity: 48 beds

• Average Daily Census: Approximately 48 patients

• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4; nurses should be prepared to take up to 1:5 depending on patient acuity and unit needs.

• Patient Sources: Emergency Department, Cath Lab, and other inpatient units.

• Common Diagnoses: Congestive heart failure (CHF), NSTEMI, atrial fibrillation with RVR, other cardiac arrhythmias, and post-cardiac catheterization patients.

• Team Support: PCAs/CNAs and LPNs are available as part of the team nursing approach.

• Unit Environment: Fast-paced cardiac telemetry unit with quick patient turnover. Timely discharges, hourly rounding, and bedside shift reports are expected.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of PCU/Stepdown or Telemetry experience required.

• Strong telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills required.

• Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization experience required.

• Teaching hospital and Level I/II trauma experience preferred.

• First-time travelers accepted.

Required Certifications

• BLS

• ACLS

• NIHSS

• Relias/Prophecy Basic EKG assessment

• 4 hours of stroke-related continuing education annually

Clinical Skills and Responsibilities

Candidates must be comfortable with:

• Managing cardiac drips, including Amiodarone, Cardizem/Diltiazem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Lasix, and insulin.

• Following heparin protocols and managing patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).

• Administering blood products.

• Peripheral IV management, phlebotomy, and starting and maintaining IV access.

• Providing comprehensive care to adult cardiac telemetry patients.

Scheduling and Requirements

• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week.

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.

• Floating: Required within the nurse's scope of practice based on facility needs.

• On-Call: Not required.

• Block Scheduling: Not available.

• Local Candidates: Accepted.

• Licensure: Active Maryland RN license required at submission.