Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
San Luis Obispo, CA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Summary (List Format) for Step Down Unit RN:

- Plans and provides nursing care to patients in the step down unit
- Accurately interprets ECG rhythms and manages care during life-threatening emergencies
- Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel within their scope of practice
- Administers medications and performs intravenous therapy, including blood product administration
- Provides care and maintenance for indwelling catheters and drains
- Ensures safe use of medical equipment in the critical care setting
- Follows chain of command according to facility policy
- Collaborates with Monitor Technician to verify alarm settings
- Demonstrates knowledge of ECG lead functions and applies best monitoring practices for patient needs
- Manages care for patients post-coronary intervention, including femoral sheath removal with Femostop Device
- Manages care for patients post-permanent pacemaker or AICD placement, and those with stable acute coronary syndromes
- Maintains required licenses and certifications (RN, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS)
- Participates in ongoing education and training, including completion of Basic Dysrhythmia and Critical Care courses if required
- Provides appropriate nursing interventions in both stable and emergent patient situations
- Ensures compliance with clinical policies and quality standards

Requirements:
Recent 2years of experience
BLS or CPR
ACLS
NIHSS
Active CA RN license