Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Concord North, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

JOB DESCRIPTION
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 Driver's 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

CUSTOM FIELDS
SimpliFi Job Status
Open for Submissions
SimpliFi Job Status Notes
Backfill for Lashara Singletary
Shift
12hr Night Shift - 36
Shift Information
1900-0700
SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No
Yes
On Call, Call Back Requirements
none
Weekend Rotation
Every other weekend
Holiday Requirements
Travelers will work
Floating Requirements
Region 1 - Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, any Freestanding ED within Region, Lake Norman, Central Division (CMC Main Mercy LCH)

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