Progressive Care Unit RN
Frankfort, KY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience for a 46-bed telemetry unit. The unit provides care with patient ratios of 4:1 to 5:1 and uses advanced equipment including GE Apex Pro Telemetry, Hoyer lift, Baxter IV pumps, and Meditech Expanse documentation system. The schedule includes three 12-hour shifts per week with every other weekend required. Floating to post-surgical med/surg or PCU tele overflow may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years experience in a hospital setting
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• CPAP and BiPAP management
• Therapeutic phlebotomy
• Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) experience
• Management and titration of cardiac and anti-arrhythmic IV infusions

Skills and Experience

• Telemetry and EKG interpretation
• Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) care
• Management and titration of cardiac and anti-arrhythmic IV infusions
• CPAP and BiPAP management
• Port access and therapeutic phlebotomy

Preferred advanced skills:

• Chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains
• Post-dialysis assessment
• Central line care
• Blood transfusions

Unit Environment

• Supported by Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurses), RNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, and Unit Clerks
• Excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with providers
• Fully supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator
• Use of GroupMe for team communication and celebrations
• Low turnover with a stable, experienced nursing staff
• Continuous acquisition of new equipment and supplies
• Patient-centered care philosophy with a focus on safety and quality

Scheduling and Policies

• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to related units as needed
• Dress code: Navy blue or gray scrubs (no royal blue scrubs allowed)
• Unit-specific policies and guidelines available upon request

Additional Information

• The unit has received recognition including Daisy nominations and regular staff and patient appreciation events
• The team values feedback from all staff, including travelers, to improve workflow and patient care quality

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.