PCU RN
Salt Lake City, UT
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Hospital:  St. Marks Hospital

Location: SLC, UT

Address: 1200 E 3900 S

Unit Name: PCU

General Information

Unit Specifics:

·        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

Hospital Specifics-

·        Certifications:

-         Comprehensive Stroke Center

-         Chest Pain Center

-         Level II Trauma Center

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set:

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

-         Active RN license 

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