PCU RN
Anchorage, AK
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

Alaska Regional Hospital
RN for the step down unit (high acuity stepdown unit)/ Progressive care
Cost Center 634
7:00PM to 7:30AM
13 Weeks

AK RN fingerprints must be completed during on boarding for the traveler to be cleared for work.
*must have AK RN license at the time of submission*** (must be perm, no temporary licensing accepted)
Unit Information: (insert name)
Location: Alaska Regional Hospital - Medical Intermediate Care Unit 634
Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
Floor: 4th
Building: Main Hospital
General Information
Tell us about the unit(s):
Number of Beds - 19
Number of Staff – 7 RNs
Type of staff:
o Day Shift – 1 charge RN & 6 RNs
o Night Shift – 1 charge RN & 6 RNs
Patient Ratios – 3:1
Type of equipment – bedside monitors, alaris IV pumps, heated humidity high flow O2, Bipap, chest tubes, tracheostomy, kangaroo feeding pumps, gastric tubes, surgical drains
EMR - EPIC
Typical hiring profile
Skill Set Most recruited for:
Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.
1 year of step-down ICU/IMC/PCU experience. This is a stepdown ICU unit.
1 year of telemetry/cardiac monitoring experience
Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first.
Experience with trach patients requiring continuous BiPap/long term vent support
Experience with titratable drips including: dopamine, dobutamine, nitro, cardene, ketamine, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone
Experience with CIWA assessments and Alcohol/Drug withdrawal treatment
List typical procedures performed on unit(s):
Emergent cardioversion
Any procedures requiring moderate sedation will be performed in a procedural area
Best personality Fit:
Positive and team focused. Adaptable to quickly changing acuity and enjoy a busy, fast paced unit and high throughput to accommodate rapid responses, ED admissions, and ICU transfers.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
ACLS
BLS
NIH-SS
Floating Area(s):
Cardiac surgery IMC, med-tele, med-surg, ortho-neuro
Dress Code:
Scrub Color/Attire - navy blue
Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.
Physical assessments, intake, and output must be completed every 4 hours
Hourly safety rounds
Every two hour positioning and ADLs as indicated
Bedside handoff is mandatory
Weekends and On call(if any)
Every other weekend (alternatively 4 weekend shifts [Saturday/Sunday] per month
Delayed start is utilized rather than on call shifts if census is low

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