Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Frankfort, KY
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

General Information

Unit Specifics:

·         Number of Beds: 46

·         Patient Ratios: 4:1 – 5:1

·         Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability):  Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurse), RNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, Unit Clerks -skill mix based on patient census)

·         Type of equipment: GE Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, Glucometer

·         Documentation system: Meditech Expanse

·         Scheduling requirements: Every other Weekend, three 12-hour shifts per week

·         Floating policy: May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg), or to PCU (to staff tele overflow)

·         Patient Experience requirements: At least two years of Progressive care or ICU experience

Hospital Specifics- Frankfort Regional Medical Center is a 173-bed acute care facility that has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of care, including Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital is conveniently located off I-64 in Central Kentucky approximately 50 miles from Louisville and 30 miles from Lexington.

At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our focus is simple - putting Patients First. We have embraced this philosophy by focusing on patient care practices and new technology, keeping patient safety a top priority. At Frankfort Regional, you’re going to be treated as an individual, with compassion and care, like one of the family. Our Patients First approach is clear...excellent service, every patient, every time.

Certifications: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set: CPap and BiPap management, Port access, therapeutic phlebotomy

Must have: Telemetry and EKG interpretation, post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention experience, experience with Cardiac and anti-arrhythmic IV infusions management and titration, CPap and BiPap management

Advanced skills needed: preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusions

Procedures performed on unit:  telemetry monitoring, paracentesis (physician led), BiPap, therapeutic phlebotomy

Certifications Required: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)

Dress Code: (Required uniform)

·          Navy blue or Gray scrubs. No T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts. Staff may wear any color or patterned scrub jacket, and may wear any color or patterned long sleeve shirts under scrub top if preferred. NO ROYAL BLUE SCRUBS ARE PERMITTED our OB/LD department wears this color exclusively for their unit staff identification as a safety standard for the protection of our infants.