Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Derry, NH
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Description 

TRAVEL RN PCU

13 WEEKS

2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A HOPSITAL SETTING REQUIRED

MUST HAVE ACTIVE COMPACT LICENSE AT SUBMISSION

BLS/ACLS REQUIRED

 *must have NH RN license at the time of submission*** (

General Comments

Unit Information:  PCU

Location: Parkland Medical Center

Address: 1 Parkland Drive, Derry, NH

Floor: 2nd

Building:

General Information

Tell us about the unit(s):

·       Number of Beds – 20

·       Number of Staff –  5 RNs & 2 LNAs and we flex with volume

·       Type of staff:

o   Day Shift – 5 RNs

o   Night Shift – 5 RNs

·       Patient Ratios – 4:1

·       Type of equipment –  GE cardiac monitoring, Hospira IV pumps

·       EMR – Expanse

Typical hiring profile

Skill Set Most recruited for: 

Must have:  candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

·        Strong dysrhythmia recognition skills & critical drip experience

·       2 years PCU experience

Preferred or nice to have:  candidates with these skills will be considered first.

·        Pre-post cardiac cath & pacer patient care experience

·        Prior HCA experience

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):  

·         N/A

Best personality Fit:

·        Self-directed, confident, positive even when faced with difficult circumstances, strong communication skills, team player

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

·       ACLS, BLS, NIAH

Floating Area(s):

·       Med Surg

·       ICU (for border pateints)

·       Emergency Department (for ED holds)

Dress Code:

·       Scrub Color/Attire –  Professional.  No required color

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

·       Will discuss during interview & orientation

Weekends and On call (if any):

·       Every other weekend or the equivalent if staffing needs require this