PCU Registered Nurse
Cape Girardeau, MO
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting.
• Must have cardiac nursing experience, including management of cardiac drips, cardiothoracic surgeries, chest pain, post-cath lab interventions, and other cardiac-specific diagnoses.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records (EMR) system is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri.
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Cardiac nursing experience including management of cardiac drips, cardiothoracic surgeries, chest pain, post-cath lab interventions, and other cardiac-specific diagnoses.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records (EMR) system.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 60 days of start.
• Education verification of highest degree required.
• Missouri state-specific employment screening (MO EDL) required within 60 days of start.

Certifications and Testing

• National tech certification verification required within 30 days of start.
• EPIC Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) administered onsite; two attempts allowed.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Color blindness testing (online acceptable).
• Competency exams as applicable to specialty.
• Photo for badge (passport-style).
• Annual skills checklist required.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Mask fit test within 12 months of start (specific mask models required).
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year; if positive, clear chest x-ray within 5 years and TB questionnaire within 1 year.
• TB questionnaire required annually regardless of TB status.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or declination)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required if assigned to NICU or Family Birthplace (within 10 years).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (September 1 - March 31) or approved exemption.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required.
• Employment application required.
• Completion of facility-specific e-learning modules prior to start.
• Influenza verification or exemption documentation required.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong cardiac care skills and EPIC EMR experience, seeking a travel contract in Missouri with a focus on progressive care nursing.