PCU RN
Monroe, MI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Monroe, Michigan
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45 - 7:15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit and Patient Population

• Mixed unit including Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Med Surg/Telemetry, and Med Surg
• Average daily census: 19 patients
• 25 rooms and 25 beds
• Patient age group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Staffing ratio: 1:6 on all shifts
• Floating required to Hickman, 2 South and 3 North Acute Care units, ICU (intermediate care patients), ER, and Behavioral Health as needed
• Patient diagnoses include Covid, Stroke, NSTEMI, Chest Pain, AKI, Pneumonia, COPD Exacerbation, CHF Exacerbation, Cellulitis, AMS
• Special procedures/unit details: Intermediate Care Unit, Pilot Team Nursing Model (RN, LPN for 7 patients)
• Special equipment: Safe Patient Handling Equipment
• Medication system: Pyxis
• Electronic health record system: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS (AHA provider, instructor, or RQI cards accepted)
• BLS (AHA provider, instructor, or RQI cards accepted)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual update required unless certificate states 2-year expiration)
• Telemetry competency (Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training for de-escalation can be obtained onsite after start with approval
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) may be required depending on unit assignment

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required annually
• Education verification required (highest level)
• Fingerprinting: Michigan LARA fingerprint results required for all psych positions; other fingerprinting requirements vary by unit and state
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• 2 professional references required within 2 years of start; at least one must be from a leader (Charge RN or above)
• Skills checklist required for all candidates

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (latex-free PPE available)
• N95 fit test required within 12 months of start and must be updated annually (onsite completion possible with approval if needed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable unless on prescription medications)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or proof of previous vaccination; declination accepted
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 3 months of start, updated annually; chest x-ray required if history of positive TB
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity via positive titer, 2 vaccines, or approved exemption required
• Varicella immunity via positive titer, 2 vaccines, or approved exemption required
• Hepatitis B series, positive titer, or declination accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); declinations not accepted during flu season

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Navy
• Radiation badges issued by facility if applicable (not recruiter responsibility)
• Must complete a time-sensitive agency form at least 10 days prior to start, including submission of professional headshot for badge printing
• Floating assignments will be based on experience and scope of practice

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with telemetry skills who are comfortable working in a mixed acute care environment with floating responsibilities and weekend shifts.