Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Dayton, OH
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Dayton, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Cardiac experience required.
• Must have experience working in Step-Down (SD) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with a 1:5 patient ratio documented in work history. ICU experience does not count toward SD/PCU experience.
• Targeted patient ratios are typically 1:4, but can be up to 1:5-6.
• Unit may use a team nursing model partnering RNs, LPNs, and PCTs to care for groups of patients.
• Must have EPIC electronic health record experience.
• Work includes telemetry, drips, and drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Cardiac procedures include cardiac catheterizations, ablations, pacers, ICDs.
• Medications commonly managed: Cardizem, Cardene, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, nitro, insulin drips.
• Navy blue scrubs required.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays.
• Floating required; may float to other specialty clusters including high-risk respiratory/COVID units.
• Floating locations may include multiple campuses within 10-15 miles.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Cardiac and cardiology experience
• Experience with drawing arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start or must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing (3 attempts allowed).
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 2 years.
• Other certifications as applicable to nursing specialty.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a 7-year criminal background check.
• Drug screening required within 12 months prior to documentation due date.
• Physical exam within 2 years indicating fitness for duty.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray; annual TB questionnaire if past positive.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required.
• Respiratory safety clearance within 1 year of start.
• Two professional references required, including one manager/supervisor or charge nurse.
• Current resume/application required.
• Skills checklist updated within 1 year.
• Must complete medical questionnaire for respiratory protection prior to orientation.

Work Schedule & Other Notes

• 36 or 48-hour shifts accepted.
• Overtime paid after 48 hours on 48-hour contracts.
• Travel nurses are first to float at employer’s discretion.
• Employer reserves the right to cancel shifts or contracts with notice.
• Travel nurses are not eligible for employee incentives.
• Request time off (RTO) must be submitted with initial application; no RTO added after offer.

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac step-down or progressive care RNs with telemetry skills and EPIC experience who are comfortable floating and working in a team nursing environment.