PCU Registered Nurse
New Albany, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: New Albany, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required.
• Accepts first-time travelers.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
• On-call and floating duties expected.
• Work settings include Cardiac Telemetry, ER Holding, MS/Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, and Telemetry.
• Nursing tasks include managing drips such as Cardizem/Diltiazem, Cardene, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin, Nitroglycerine, Milrinone, and insulin drips.
• Care for patients in respiratory distress up to but excluding ventilator care.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio approximately 1:5.
• Epic electronic health record experience required.
• Black scrub color required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana.
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with PCU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in Med Surg and Telemetry settings.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Information

• Candidates must provide a current Driver’s License if driving is a major job function.
• Badge photo required (shoulders up, solid light background).
• Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to assignment start.
• Facility-specific respiratory fit test waiver available for failed fit tests with medical or religious reasons.
• Orientation is virtual and can be completed anytime before start date.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• This position involves care for patients on cardiac telemetry and progressive care units with some complex drip management.
• Floating and on-call responsibilities are part of the role.

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