PCU RN
Anchorage, AK
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 64162497 Shift: 19:00-07:30 Description: Description:Alaska Regional HospitalRN for the step down unit (high acuity stepdown unit)/ Progressive careCost Center 6347:00PM to 7:30AM13 WeeksAK RN fingerprints must be completed during on boarding for the traveler to be cleared for work.*must have AK RN license at the time of submission*** (must be perm, no temporary licensing accepted) Unit Information: (insert name) Location: Alaska Regional Hospital - Medical Intermediate Care Unit 634 Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508 Floor: 4th Building: Main Hospital General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds - 19 Number of Staff 7 RNs Type of staff: o Day Shift 1 charge RN & 6 RNs o Night Shift 1 charge RN & 6 RNs Patient Ratios 3:1 Type of equipment bedside monitors, alaris IV pumps, heated humidity high flow O2, Bipap, chest tubes, tracheostomy, kangaroo feeding pumps, gastric tubes, surgical drains EMR - EPIC Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. 1 year of step-down ICU/IMC/PCU experience. This is a stepdown ICU unit. 1 year of telemetry/cardiac monitoring experience Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Experience with trach patients requiring continuous BiPap/long term vent support Experience with titratable drips including: dopamine, dobutamine, nitro, cardene, ketamine, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone Experience with CIWA assessments and Alcohol/Drug withdrawal treatment List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Emergent cardioversion Any procedures requiring moderate sedation will be performed in a procedural area Best personality Fit: Positive and team focused. Adaptable to quickly changing acuity and enjoy a busy, fast paced unit and high throughput to accommodate rapid responses, ED admissions, and ICU transfers. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: ACLS BLS NIH-SS Floating Area(s): Cardiac surgery IMC, med-tele, med-surg, ortho-neuro Dress Code: Scrub Color/Attire - navy blue Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Physical assessments, intake, and output must be completed every 4 hours Hourly safety rounds Every two hour positioning and ADLs as indicated Bedside handoff is mandatory Weekends and On call(if any) Every other weekend (alternatively 4 weekend shifts [Saturday/Sunday] per month Delayed start is utilized rather than on call shifts if census is low General Comments No. of Positions: 1/1. Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91