PCU RN
Anniston, Alabama
Baptist Health Calhoun Hospital

PCU RN

Overview

• Travel/contract RN role in Anniston, Alabama
• 13-week assignment
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00–19:30
• 36 hours per week
• Patient ratio: 1:5
• EOW
• Float to MedSurg units
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Local radius: 60 miles

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with IV insertion
• Experience with heparin protocols
• Experience with cardiac drips
• Strong cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS
• NIH Stroke Certification, for some units

Compliance / Onboarding

• Driver’s license or state ID
• Social Security number
• Background check
• EPLS/GSA/SAM
• HHS/OIG
• Transcript, diploma, or 3rd-party education verification
• State license verification
• NURSYS verification
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit testing within 12 months of start
• Tdap vaccination or declination within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB questionnaire
• MMR immunity documentation
• Hepatitis B documentation
• Varicella immunity documentation
• Drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination documentation
• Skills checklist annually
• Traveler attendance policy review and signature