RN - PCU
Location: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week (guaranteed)
Specialty and Unit
Specialty: Tele/PCU - Cardiac
Unit: Tele / PCU
Trauma Level: 1
Patient Population: Cardiac geriatric
Patient Ratio: RN 1:5
Equipment: Pacer, A-lines
Electronic Health Record: Epic
Float Requirements: Not normally floated. May float to 1:1s depending on needs.
Schedule
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend, depending on unit staffing needs
Call Requirements: None
Orientation: Weekly, on Mondays
Travel Eligibility: Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
ACLS
BLS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Travelers MUST have Cardiac Cath experience
Clinical Focus
Common diagnoses and treatments include CP, MI, open heart, Watchman, TAVR, post-op cardiac cath, and post-op pacer.
Pre-Start Requirements
All candidates must have complete and clear screenings before start.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI fingerprinting (completed within the last two years is accepted)
PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Clearance), required for employment
Fingerprints must be submitted before clearance can be granted.
Dress Code