Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Concord, NC
Lamb Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

About Facility: Licensed for 457 beds Level 3 Trauma Stroke center of Excellence Bariatric center of Excellence Chest Pain Center Parking: Free - designated areas for employees Unit Information: Beds: 28 Avg Census? 28 Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years PCU experience Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, prefer with at least 2 years' experience Unit Culture: Driven to provide quality patient care through communication and teamwork. Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Acute Respiratory Failure, COPD, CHF, PE, NSTEMI, CVA, Sepsis, GI Bleed, Afib/flutter, ETOH abuse Patient Ratios: RN: 1:4 - Progressive, 1:5 - Medical Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Drivers License and/or Insurance: RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Skills required: Bipap, Optiflow (high flow), NC 1-15L, home vent care, trach care, chest tubes management, Pleurx drains, ostomy care, wound vac care, post pacemaker, TR band post Heart Cath, PIV starts, blood draws, Medication drip management of the following: Heparin, Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Labetalol, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Nesiritide, Cardene, Nitroglycerine, Phenobarbital -all either IVP, Titration or IVP Support within the Department: CNA - vital signs, blood sugars, ADLs, foley placement, lab draws, etc. Receptionist/HUC: Yes - M-F 8a-3p Charge nurse - typically a free charge Phlebotomy: Nursing and CNA will draw labs IV/VAT Team RT, 24/7: 2 on days, 1 on nights - stays on the unit Hospitalist, 24/7 Intensivist, 24/7 Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes Technology/Equipment: EMR: Epic IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips - hardwire and remove boxes Unit specific equipment: Lifepak, Bladder scanner x2, EKG machine x2, remote tele box, portable monitor, hoyer lift, dopplers, etc. Floating: Within region and scope of practice Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main + Mercy + LCH (peds only) -- could float to any of the facilities within region if the need arises Orientation (facility and unit): NEO 2 days departmental Scrub Color: Navy blue