Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Salt Lake City, UT
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional
3x12 hrs, Nights

• Must have:

-         Telemetry interpretation

-         Management of cardiac, neuro, and Progressive Care Unit patients

-         Time management in a fast-paced environment

-         Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Advanced skills needed:

-         Management of vasoactive drips (within PCU/IMC scope)

-         Chest tubes

-         High-flow oxygen therapy, Bipap, Cpap

-         Post-cardiac procedure patients

-         Rapid response participation

Procedures performed on unit:  TEE/Cardioversions

• Certifications Required:

-         Current RN License

-         BLS

-         ACLS

-         NIHSS

About the unit:

Number of Beds : 34

·        Patient Ratios : 4:1

·        Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) :

-         Charge nurse without assignment when census allows

-         Patient Care Technicians available on each shift

-         Dedicated telemetry monitoring support

·        Type of equipment :

-         Continuous cardiac monitoring

-         High-flow nasal cannula

-         Chest tubes

-         PCA pumps

-         Alaris IV infusion pumps

·        Documentation system: EPIC

·        Scheduling requirements: 4 weekend shift requirement in a 4 week period, holiday rotation

·        Floating policy: Float within competency

·        Patient Experience requirements:

-         Bedside shift report

-         Hourly rounding

-         Patient-centered care standards