PCU RN
Yakima, WA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of one year of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a progressive care unit (PCU) and possess the necessary certifications and skills to provide high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
• Consideration for first-time travelers with at least 2 years total nursing experience, including 1 year in PCU
• Certifications: Current ACLS and BLS required

Required Skills

• Trach care
• Chest tube management
• TR band application
• Post Cath Lab care including familiarity with stent placements and fresh cath patients
• Central line maintenance care
• General nursing skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and measure cardiac rhythms
• Caring for patients on BiPAP and high-flow oxygen
• Comfortable managing titratable drips: diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix

Patient Types

• General medical conditions: diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, genitourinary issues, COVID-19, pneumonia, altered mental status, transient ischemic attacks, acute kidney injury, dehydration, alcohol-related disorders, syncope, chronic kidney disease, sepsis, stroke, dialysis, pulmonary edema, anemia, shock, and hypoxia
• Cardiac patients: care before and after PCI procedures, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, and NSTEMI
• Oncology patients: caring for patients with diagnoses including leukemia and neutropenia, but administration of chemotherapy is not required unless specified

Work Environment

This position is located in a 226-bed non-profit community hospital with 34 beds dedicated to progressive care. The facility serves a high volume of Spanish-speaking patients (approximately 30%) and focuses on compassionate care for underserved populations.

Work Schedule

Shift times are as follows:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Weekend rotation is required, with a minimum of two weekends per month. Weekend night shifts consist of Friday and Saturday, while Sunday is not considered a weekend night.

Additional Information

Successful candidates may be required to float within their scope throughout the facility as needed. Experience with the Epic EMR system is preferred.

If you are a passionate and skilled nurse looking to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply.