PCU RN
Manchester, NH
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Information

Location: Manchester, NH

Unit: C200 Progressive Care

General Information

• Number of Beds: 10
• Staffing:
  • Day Shift: 1 Charge RN, 3 RNs, 1 LNA, and a sitter PRN
  • Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, 2 RNs, 1 LNA, and a sitter PRN
• Patient Ratios: 3-4:1
• Equipment:
  • IV Pumps
  • Telemetry Monitors
  • Hoyer/Stand Lifts
  • Bladder Scanner
  • Bair Hugger
  • Rapid Transfuser
  • Chest Tubes
  • Vein Finder
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula
  • BiPAP/CPAP
  • Epicardial and Transvenous Pacers
• EMR: Sunrise
• Patient Population: Primarily Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular surgical patients, with occasional medical progressive care patients.

Qualifications

• Required Skills:
  • Telemetry
  • Comfort with Chest Tubes
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with Cardiac Drips such as Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Levo
  • External Pacemaker Experience
• Typical Procedures:
  • Pericardiocentesis with drains left in place post-procedure
  • Thoracentesis
  • Chest Tube Insertion
• Personality Fit: Organized yet adaptable

Certifications

• ACLS
• BLS

Floating Areas

Progressive Care and Telemetry

Additional Information

Dress Code: Scrub color/attire not specified

Weekends: Every third weekend, no on-call required