PCU RN
Overland Park, KS
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Days

TRAVEL - RN - PCU/TELE

Location: Overland Park, KS

Address:10500 Quivira Road

Unit Name: Progressive Care Unit

Shift Time: Start Time: 07:00 AM End Time: 07:00 PM

Shift Type: Day Shift

General Information

Unit Specifics:

· Number of Beds : 18

· Patient Ratios : 1:4-5

· Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) :We use 2 PCT's and 1 Unit secretary

· Type of equipment :Alaris pumps, kangaroo pump, Pxysis, computers available in every room

· Documentation system: Meditech

· Scheduling requirements: Self scheduling – to include 3 weekend shifts per 4 weeks schedule

· On Call Requirements: none

· Floating policy: 1. Travelers, 2. PRN staff, 3. Date last floated

· Patient Experience requirements: We are working on nurse's courtesy and respect, and working together as a team to care for patients

Hospital Specifics-

· Certifications: ACLS, BLS

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set:

Must have : ACLS, BLS, NIH

Advanced skills needed:

The Telemetry & Pulm Step Down Unit (Tele/Pulm) cares for patients with moderate physiologic instability requiring support. Examples include COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, CHF & trach patients. Tele/Pulm patients are hemodynamically stable that require cardiac & respiratory monitoring & management every 2-4 hours. The level of care of the Tele/Pulm unit requires less care than the ICU but more than that which is provided in the Medical/Surgical Units. This unit specializes in the care of cardiac and pulmonary patients.

Procedures performed on unit:

Oxygen therapy to include :

Nasal Cannula: All

BIPAP/CPAP: up to 80%

AirVo: Low Flo

Nursing Interventions:

At least every 3-4 hours

Vital Signs :

Every 4 hours

Continuous cardiac monitoring

Blood Glucose Monitoring :

Every 4 hours

Neurological monitoring :

Any frequency

NIHSS

Certifications Required: ACLS, BLS, NIH

Dress Code : (Required uniform)

· Royal Blue

Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.

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