PCU Registered Nurse
Lima, Ohio
Lima Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Days

Location: Lima, Ohio
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Day: 12

Job Summary

• Provide patient care on the Progressive Care Unit following clinical protocols.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using age-specific criteria.
• Make clinical judgments based on scientific knowledge and skills.
• Assist in planning, directing, and teaching non-RN staff such as LPNs, PCTs, and Unit Secretaries.
• Float to all units within skill level and scope of practice as required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• American Heart Association ACLS certification
• Post-operative open heart care experience
• Chest tube and other drain management experience
• Pre- and post-procedure care for patients with radial and femoral access
• Experience assisting with chest tube removal
• Experience assisting with removal of pericardial pacing wires
• Experience managing temporary pacers, including pericardial and transcutaneous devices
• Experience using and troubleshooting non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices
• Experience with high-flow oxygen and other oxygen delivery systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical care experience is highly preferred.

Additional Information

• Work history and skills checklist pertinent to PCU must be current within 1 year.
• Dress code: Navy Blue.
• Electronic Medical Record system used: MediTech.
• Bed count on unit: 26.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: approximately 4 or 5 patients per nurse.
• Nonbillable hours: 8 hours.
• OT, holiday, and callback pay at 1.25x regular rates.
• Refusal to float may result in being sent home without pay for the week.

Candidate Considerations

• Candidates seeking more than 7 days off or more than 50% of holidays off are not eligible for expedited processing.
• Negative background or employment history may affect processing timeline.