Local Contract Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Richmond, VA
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions Regional
3x12 hrs, Nights

Unit Specifics:

·       Number of Beds : 20

·       Type of equipment : ZOLL, Baxter pumps, GE telemetry monitors, imobile, Hillrom beds, Centrella Speciality beds, kangaroo pumps, Timpani and Inspire App (scheduling)

·       Documentation system: Expanse

·       Scheduling requirements: Every other weekend, Holiday or hard to fill availability, 2 Mondays / 2 Fridays a schedule

·       Floating policy: can float to other Step- Downs (4:1- PSTU, CSU) Medsurg (6:1- ONC, CRPU, GSTU, NTU, MCU)

·       Patient Experience requirements: ACLS, Acute Care / Step-Down, Cardiac Drips (Dilt, Amio, Dobut, Milrinone, Nitro, etc), Post Cath without intervention, BIPAP/CPAP/ High Flow, Chest Tubes

Hospital Specifics-

·       Certifications: ACLS

Must have: Step-Down, Cardiac Drips experience with, BIPAP/CPAP/ High Flow, Sepsis

Procedures performed on unit:  Occasional bed side Cardioversion (appropriate Cath Lab staff to recover patient)

Certifications Required: ACLS

Dress Code: (Required uniform)

·        All navy blue or all white scrubs, closed toed shoes, no Crocs, HCA/Hospital Branded T-Shirts are permitted

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.

·       Time and attendance (shift starts promptly at 0700/1900) anything later is not tolerated

·       Attending shift huddle mandatory

·       Bedside shift report (including patient in conversation) for all patients, including isolation patients. BSSR is mandatory

Awards/Recognition:  

·       Daisy Award, Rose Award, Bee Award, Pride Award

·       Unit has staff ranging from 30+ years of nursing experience, to new graduates who are eager to learn. We have had a 0% turnover rate for the last 2 years! Great relationship with the ICU and Cath Lab, Teamwork is a MUST on the unit and accountability is what drives us!