PCU/IMC RN
Weston, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (PCU/IMC) - Wisconsin, Weston

Job Details

• Specialty: PCU/IMC RN
• Location: Weston, Wisconsin
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, Days (7a-7p) and Nights (7p-7a)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call/Standby: Yes
• Floating: Required to Medical-Surgical or IMC overflow in ICU
• Orientation: Up to 3 days, unit/department specific
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Intermediate Care (IMC)
• Number of Beds: 30
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4, may stretch to 1:5 with sick call or added CNA support
• Nurse Aide Ratio: Approximately 1:10-12 depending on census
• Charge Nurse Role: Charge RNs take 2 patients
• Telemetry: Tele/Monitor techs present who read strips; RNs do not read their own strips
• Telemetry Equipment: GE monitors
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, Optiflow

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• Cardiac conditions including NSTEMI, post cath lab, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure
• GI bleed
• Detoxification patients
• Respiratory distress
• Sepsis

Required Skills and Experience

• Management of IV nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone drips
• Experience with post cath lab patients beneficial
• Arterial line experience appreciated but not required
• RNs are required to titrate drips including nitro, diltiazem, insulin, heparin, and amiodarone

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• EKG Course certification

Additional Information

• Clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Must disclose if previously worked for this facility; if yes, last end date must be at least 6 months prior to submission
• No self-scheduling; agency nurses usually brought in as variable or straight nights