Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Kansas City, MO
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Unit Specifics:

·         Number of Beds: 6

·         Patient Ratios: Varies on Acuity. Adult only

·         Unit staffing description: Charge Nurse, RN’s, Nurse Externs, Paramedics.

·         Type of equipment: Alaris Iv Pumps, Hill-Rom beds and call light system, GE Cardiac monitoring equipment

·         Documentation system: Meditech

·         Scheduling requirements: 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week scheduling period

·         On Call Requirements: N/A

·         Floating policy: Float to like units. ICU/PCU/CCU. Agency staff first to float when needed.

·         Patient Experience requirements: Uphold our mission and values. Treat every patient as their own. Courtesy and Respect is a top priority. Must adhere to Bedside Shift report requirements.

Hospital Specifics-

·         Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NIH,  ABLS preferred (not required)

·         Level 1 Trauma Facility

·         Trauma, Stroke, and Cardiac Verified Facility

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set:

ICU OR PCU background.

Preferred Burn Experience if possible.

NIH Certified

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Hemodynamic drip titration proficient

Must have: Experience with ICU/PCU level of care. Burn experience preferred. Must be BLS, ALC, and TNCC certified. Cardiac rhythm proficient.

Advanced skills needed: NIH.ABLS certification preferred. Hemodynamic trained.

Procedures performed on unit: Debridement, dressing changes, Line insertion, Chest tube insertions and maintenance. Post-op procedural care.

Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, TNCC,NIH, ABLS preferred but not required

Dress Code: (Required uniform)

·          Navy blue Scrub top. Navy blue or black scrub pants.

·         Scrub Jacket

·         No T-shirts, hoodies, or sweatshirts allowed.

Unit Guidelines/Policies: 

·         ICU/PCU/TELE/M/S level of patient.

·         Patients stay in unit from admit to DC regardless of level of care

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Any additional information:

·         Strong multidisciplinary model consisting of burn surgeon, Nurse Practitioner, Intensivist, rehab, dietary, pharmacist, and case management etc.

·         Dedicated Burn Surgeon and APP

·         Teamwork oriented unit

·         Large Experience level of core staff with a family like atmosphere

·         Travel Nurse Friendly

·         Dedicated Unit based Paramedics

·         Use of Imobile Phones for communication with Providers and staff

·         Critical Care Intensivists 24/7

·         AirStrip for Cardiac Rhythms

·         Discharge Lounge