Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Hermitage, TN
Express Healthcare Staffing of Nashville
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – PCU
Unit Name: PCU

Requirements:
Valid TN RN License or Compact RN License in good standing
Minimum 2 years of PCU experience
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS

Must Have:
Strong critical thinking
EKG rhythm interpretation
Cardiac drip, insulin drip, and heparin drip experience
Peripheral IV skills
Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred

Advanced Skills Needed:
ACLS
Experience with BiPAPs, high-flow O2, and multiple oxygen delivery systems
Stroke and post–cardiac cath care
Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred
Tube feeding and NG/Dobhoff tube experience

Procedures Performed on Unit:
Peritoneal dialysis
Thoracentesis
Paracentesis
Chest tube insertions
Dobhoff/NG tube insertions
Central line dressing changes
Wound vac troubleshooting

Unit Specifics
Number of Beds: 630 has 34 beds / 633 has 25 beds
Patient Ratios: Days 1:4–1:5 / Nights 1:5–1:6

Unit Staffing:
630: 3 techs when full
633: 2 techs when full

Equipment: BiPAPs, high-flow O2, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, cardiac/heparin/insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis, wound vacs

Documentation System: Meditech

Scheduling Requirements: 3×12 hr shifts/week; every other weekend (contract)

Floating Policy: May float between PCU units or to Med-Surg floors

Patient Experience Requirements:
Hourly rounding on days; every 2 hours on nights
AIDET
Communication boards (630 uses standard boards / 633 uses TV communication boards)

Dress Code:
Black scrubs