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

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in a variety of patient care settings and be comfortable working with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
• Consideration for first-time travelers with at least 2 years of total experience, including 1 year in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Current certifications: ACLS and BLS.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in trach care, chest tube management, TR band care, post-Cath Lab care, and central line maintenance.
• General nursing skills, including the ability to read, interpret, and measure cardiac rhythms.
• Experience caring for patients on BiPAP and high flow O2.
• Comfortable with managing titratable drips including diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, and Lasix.

Patient Types

The Registered Nurse will work with a diverse patient population including:

• General medical conditions: Diabetes Type II, gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), COVID-19, pneumonia (PNA), altered mental status (AMS), transient ischemic attack (TIA), acute kidney injury (AKI), dehydration, alcohol withdrawal (ETOH), syncope, chronic kidney disease (CKD), sepsis, stroke, dialysis, pulmonary edema, anemia, shock, and hypoxia.
• Cardiac conditions including pre/post PCI care, congestive heart failure (CHF), myocardial infarction (MI), atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (AFib with RVR), NSTEMI, and chest pain.
• Oncology patients may be cared for, with specific diagnoses including leukemia and neutropenia, though administering chemotherapy is not required unless specific requisitions are made.

Work Environment

The position is within a community-focused, nonprofit hospital providing care to a high volume of underserved populations, with a significant number of Spanish-speaking patients (30%). Compassionate caregiving is essential.

Scheduling

• Floating may occur within scope and below throughout the hospital.
• Weekend rotation required: a minimum of 2 shifts per month, subject to change based on hospital needs. Weekend night shifts are Friday/Saturday, while Sunday is not considered a weekend night.

Shift Information

• Day shifts: 7 AM to 7 PM
• Night shifts: 7 PM to 7 AM

Scrub Color

Any color scrubs are permitted.

Location

This position is located in the city of [City], [State].