Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
High Point, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

JOB DESCRIPTION
RN - PCU

About Facility:
o 351 licensed beds
o No Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 36
▪ Census? Average patients/day? Client = 35 currently
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? No
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Stroke, heart failure, TIA, sepsis, syncope, AKI, CP, and other general intermediate dx.
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:4
o LPN (if applicable): 1:4
o CNA: 1:9-12
● Required Licensure & Certifications:
o BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
● Skills required:
o General care of the intermediate patient – this is the designated IMC stroke unit for the hospital, so NIHSS certification required and detecting and escalating neuro changes. Managing some hemodynamic drips, titrating down to off – Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, Neo, Nitro, Amio. Telemetry understanding and analyzing of rhythms with back-up support from cardiac surveillance. Understanding heated hi-flow, TR bands (clean cath)
● Support within the Department:
o CNA? Duties? Duties as assigned, within the scope of the CNA; General ADLs, vital signs, ambulation/mobility, assistance with feeding, blood sugars and other duties as assigned within the scope of the CNA.
o Receptionist/HUC? 7am-7:30pm, yes- 7pm-0730am, no.
o Charge nurse? Yes
o Phlebotomy? Yes
o IV/VAT Team? No
o Resource Nurse? No
o RT 24/7? Yes
o Hospitalist 24/7? Yes
o Intensivist 24/7? Yes
o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Encompass/EPIC
o IV Pump: Baxter currently- moving to alaris in 2026
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Philips MX-40s
o Unit specific equipment: Routine lifting equipment, VS equipment, CBG machines, wound vacs PRN, Baxter IV pumps. Specialty beds PRN. Omnis for bedside monitoring.
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO: Yes- facility
o 2 days departmental: yes, unit.
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Royal Blue
o Parking: Free? Yes
o Unit Culture: Good; strong leadership and work ethic of the team.



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