PCU/Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU/MS Unit

Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Combined PCU (Progressive Care Unit) and Medical-Surgical unit with floating between the two.
• Emphasis on neuro patients, with occasional overflow patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:3 to 1:5 depending on acuity.
• Must be trained on EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) for monitoring and interviewing epilepsy patients.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system required.
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification.
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., PALS, ENPC, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, CPI).
• Pass/Fail EKG/Medication exam required for ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and other critical care units.
• Certification renewals must be planned if expiring during the contract.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kentucky.
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification.
• Trained on EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) for monitoring and interviewing epilepsy patients.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass medication and pharmacology competency exams.
• Must complete color blindness testing.
• Must complete unit-specific competency exams annually.
• Must complete RN math ability competency exam annually.
• Must complete pass/fail EKG exam with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must comply with facility-specific policies including confidentiality, acceptable use, electronic communications, and password policies.
• Must review and comply with COVID-19 vendor immunization communication and policies.
• Must have documentation for any medical or religious exemptions for vaccines.

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU/MS Unit)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; expect acute care or PCU experience.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 14-week assignment.
• Floating between PCU and MS units is expected.
• Emphasis on neuro patients and epilepsy monitoring.
• Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted.

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