PCU - Progressive Care Unit RN
Toledo, Ohio
ProMedica Toledo Hospital

Registered Nurse: PCU, Toledo, Ohio

Employment type: Travel/Contract Location: Toledo, Ohio Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (18:45 to 07:15), 12 hours/day, 36 hours/week Weekends: Every other weekend Ratio: 1:4 all shifts

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with geriatric patients
• Experience in charge nurse roles
• Experience with titratable drips
• Experience with Epic

Unit and Assignment Details

• Unit: PCU (mixed unit with Med Surg Tele and Med Surg travelers, all levels)
• Observation unit: Observation is a listed float unit. About two-thirds of patients are managed by observation providers in the department. Fast-paced, with a length-of-stay goal of 18 to 24 hours.
• Work setting: Telemetry
• Patient population: Adults and geriatrics
• Common diagnoses: Chest pain, abdominal pain, atrial fibrillation, TIA, GI bleed/anemia, dehydration/AKI, syncope, vertigo, COPD, asthma, UTI/pyelonephritis, headache/migraine, CHF, seizure, carbon monoxide poisoning, pancreatitis, cellulitis, and post-outpatient surgery complications
• Float scope: Neuro/Stroke, Cardiac, Orthopedic, Trauma, Oncology, General Surgery, Uro/Vascular, and Observation. Floating is within the service line and to other facilities in the system as needed.
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Schedule changes: Subject to staffing needs, with two weeks' notice from the facility

Facility Highlights

• Level I trauma center and the largest acute care hospital in the Toledo metro area
• Free parking

Policies and Restrictions

• Does not accept pending licenses
• Does not accept local travelers living within 50 miles
• Does not accommodate block scheduling
• Time off requests longer than 7 days require management approval

Compliance and Health Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Fingerprinting (Ohio BCI and FBI): Required within 12 months of start and updated annually, for Patient Transport, Pediatrics, Peds Psych, Psych, and Children's units
• Exclusion screening: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant test acceptable; standard 10-panel required if on prescription medications)
• TB: Negative PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-SPOT within 3 months of start, updated annually. Candidates with a positive TB history need a negative chest X-ray within 5 years and an annual TB questionnaire.
• Physical: Physician statement within the last 12 months, not required annually
• Immunizations: Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella each require positive titer, 2 vaccines, or an approved exemption. Hepatitis B requires the 3-dose series, positive titer, or declination. Tdap is required within 10 years.
• Influenza: Vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required. Flu season runs 10/1 to 3/31, with a documentation deadline of 11/1. Declinations are not accepted during flu season.
• N95 fit test: Required within 12 months of start and updated annually. KN95 masks are not acceptable. Failed fit tests or onsite exceptions require a RespSafety Clearance.
• Agency forms: Agency Jot Form, completed at least 10 days before start (required for new starts, 30-day gaps between contracts, and facility switches). Also a skills checklist and a Workday onboarding task set, which must be completed before the start date.
• Dress code: Review only

Notes

• Radiation badges are issued by the facility to applicable units.