PCU RN
Thornton, CO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Thornton, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Number of Beds: 24
• Staffing (Day Shift): Charge nurse, 4-5 RNs, 2-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
• Staffing (Night Shift): Charge nurse, 4-5 RNs, 2 PCTs
• Patient Ratio: 5:1
• Equipment: Telemetry monitoring, post-op monitoring
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech / CPN

Job Description

• Care for post-operative patients including surgical, orthopedic (spine, joint), and cardiac cath lab patients
• Patient population includes elective ortho, spine, gynecological surgeries, post PCI, pacemaker, ablation, cardioversion, re-vascularization, stroke, CIWA, chest pain, renal failure, respiratory failure
• Manage cardiac drips with set rates (non-titrating except heparin)
• Work in a brand new, state-of-the-art unit with ADA/Bari rooms and Hoyer lifts (x2)
• Unit culture emphasizes excellent teamwork, collaboration, and a friendly, outgoing personality fit
• Modified self-scheduling process with schedules posted 3 weeks in advance

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Current certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• HHCCA - De-escalation Skills in Healthcare Setting
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Cardiac experience
• Prior experience with Meditech EMR system

Additional Information

• The unit offers a variety of patient cases and advanced technology
• Strong team environment with a wide range of nursing experience among staff