Progressive Care Unit RN
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam Community Hospital

Registered Nurse (PCU)

Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Day: 12
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Intermediate Care (IMC) / Medical-Surgical
• Beds: 12 beds + 4 ICU rooms (average census 8 patients)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • PCU/IMC: 1:3-4
  • ICU: 1:3
  • Med-Surg: 1:5
  • Team nursing with RN and LPN covering up to 7 patients total
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Pneumonia/COVID, post-op knees and hips, falls
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Vented patient transfer to higher level of care
• Telemetry: Remote telemetry monitoring; RNs responsible for reading and interpreting strips

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license for Wisconsin
• Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of PCU experience (Medical-Surgical Telemetry experience not accepted) or prior ICU experience
• Must have experience with Cerner electronic health record system
• Ability to titrate drips including Amiodarone, Heparin (IMCU), Levo, Cardizem, Dobutamine, and pressors (ICU)
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Must be able to work night shifts

Job Responsibilities

• Charge nurse role may be required; charge nurse typically takes a small patient assignment
• RNs read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Participate in team nursing alongside LPNs and CNAs
• Flexibility to float to other areas such as the Emergency Department when needed (floating is optional; if declined, hours may be lost)
• Participate in on-call/standby rotation with 45-minute response time; less likely to be called if willing to float

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Self-scheduling with support from a scheduler to balance permanent staff coverage
• Weekend requirement: Every 3rd weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Holiday requirement: Work 2 out of 3 holidays
• Dress code: Any solid color scrub
• Orientation: 4 hours computer-based training plus 8 hours floor training

Additional Notes

• Clinicians who have previously worked at this facility must have a minimum 6-month gap since last employment
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility