PCU Progressive Care RN
Richmond, VA
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

Travel RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Step Down | Richmond, VA | Contract

Quick Look

• Hourly Rate: Not specified
• Shift: 19:00-07:00, 12 Hours
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: Not specified

Join a leading acute-care hospital in Richmond, VA, as a Travel RN in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Step Down. This contract position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a supportive team. Our unit prides itself on a collaborative culture, where teamwork and accountability are paramount.

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds: 20
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Unit Staffing Description: Unit Secretary, Nurse Externs (can start IVs), Patient Care Techs (can draw labs), Registered Nurses, Manager, Director
• Type of Equipment: ZOLL, Baxter pumps, GE telemetry monitors, iMobile, Hillrom beds, Centrella Specialty beds, Kangaroo pumps, Timpani and Inspire App (scheduling)
• Documentation System: Expanse

Scheduling Requirements:

• Every other weekend, holiday or hard-to-fill availability
• 2 Mondays / 2 Fridays in a schedule

Floating Policy: May float to other Step-Downs (4:1 - PSTU, CSU) or Medsurg (6:1 - ONC, CRPU, GSTU, NTU, MCU).

Patient Experience Requirements: ACLS, Acute Care / Step-Down, Cardiac Drips (Dilt, Amio, Dobut, Milrinone, Nitro, etc.), Post Cath without intervention, BIPAP/CPAP/High Flow, Chest Tubes.

Certifications Required: ACLS

Dress Code: All navy blue or all white scrubs, closed-toed shoes, no Crocs; HCA/Hospital branded T-shirts are permitted.

Unit Guidelines/Policies:

• Time and attendance: Shift starts promptly at 0700/1900; anything later is not tolerated.
• Attending shift huddle: Mandatory.
• Bedside shift report (including patient in conversation) for all patients, including isolation patients: Mandatory.

Awards/Recognition: Our unit has received the Daisy Award, Rose Award, Bee Award, and Pride Award, showcasing our commitment to excellence in patient care.

Why Choose This Unit? Our team consists of nurses with 30+ years of experience alongside new graduates eager to learn. We have maintained a 0% turnover rate for the last 2 years! Enjoy a great relationship with the ICU and Cath Lab, where teamwork is essential, and accountability drives our success.

GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a qualified RN looking for a rewarding travel assignment in Richmond, VA, apply now to join our exceptional team!