PCU Telemetry RN
Largo, Florida
Largo Medical Center

RN - Telemetry

Location: Largo, Florida Specialty: RN Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36

Unit

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Beds: 47
• Floor: 2nd floor
• Patient Ratios: 4-6 depending on acuity
• Staffing: Day shift has 1 Director, 1 Manager, 1 Clinical Nurse Coordinator, 8-12 RNs, and 1-5 PCTs. Night shift has 1 Clinical Nurse Coordinator, 8-12 RNs, and 1-5 PCTs.
• Equipment: Alaris pumps, PYXIS machine, epicardial pacing boxes, LVAD equipment

Typical Procedures

• Blood transfusions, IV drip titration, pain medication and medication administration

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• 1 year of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS
• BLS
• Telemetry certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• IV drip experience
• Telemetry experience

Float Scope

• Can float to med/surg if needed
• The psych/rehab department at the west campus should be treated as a float unit

Schedule

• Rotating weekends, expected every other weekend and holidays in rotation with hospital employees
• No on-call

Dress Code

• Royal Blue scrubs

Personality Fit

• Positive, team player, patient-centered, and cares like family