PCU RN
Denver, CO
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Information

Location: Denver, CO

Floor: 5A

Number of Beds: 34 (department is physically split between 5th and 6th floors)

Staff Count: Approximately 45

Patient Ratios: 1:3-4 (may flex to 1:5 for Med/Surg overflow)

Traveler will be expected to manage ratios of 1:5 to 1:6.

General Information

Unit specializes in Surgical Transplant care. The night shift comprises charge RNs without patient assignments, staff nurses, and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs).

Equipment and Technology

• Bladder scanner at each floor
• Mobilabs for lab specimen labeling
• EKG machine
• AccuVein
• Virtual Sitter Cameras
• Workstations on Wheels (W.O.Ws)
• Hoyer Lift, Sara Steady Lift, Sit to Stand Lift
• Cortrak Machine for Dobhoff tubes
• Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) Machine

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System: Meditech

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of acute care hospital Stepdown/PCU experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Solid Organ Transplant (kidney, liver, or pancreas)
• Experience with higher oxygen delivery modalities (Vapotherm/BiPAP/CPAP)
• Knowledge of chest tube management and care
• Tracheostomy management and care
• NG/Dobhoff tube placement and management
• Experience in managing DKA patients and insulin drips
• Strong critical thinking skills, particularly in identifying decompensating patients (e.g., sepsis)

Typical Procedures

• Wound and drain care for a large surgical population
• Frequent lab draws from central lines
• Transfusion of blood products
• Application of two-point soft physical restraints
• Utilization of NICOM for non-invasive cardiac monitoring
• Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
• Plasmapheresis (in partnership with HD/infusion nurses)
• Caring for patients on Heparin gtts, PCAs, Epidurals, and anti-arrhythmic drips
• Central line usage and care
• Reading telemetry strips
• Strong infection prevention practices, particularly for immunocompromised patients

Preferred Attributes

• Reliable, adaptable, and flexible
• Fast learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player with a commitment to teamwork

Unit Policies and Guidelines

For detailed unit policies and guidelines, please contact the relevant department.