PCU RN
Albany, New York
Albany Medical Center
$2,330-2,592/weekAccess Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
RN - PCU
Overview
- Travel RN position in Albany, New York
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New York
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- ACLS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Advanced hemodynamics including pressor usage per titration protocols
- Antihypertensive drip management
- Sedative drip management
- Narcan drip management
- Thromboembolic medication administration
- Arterial line (A-line) care
- Central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring
- External ventricular drain (EVD) care
- Orthopedic traction care
- High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) management
- Experience with Epic
Clinical Experience / Skills
- Competent in care of medical and surgical populations
- Experience with antihypertensive drips, sedative and narcan drips, thrombo-embolytics, arterial lines, CVP, EVD, ortho traction, infection prevention protocols, HFNC, BiPap/Cpap, and oxypendent
Patient Population
- Progressive critical care patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, closed head injuries, multisystem organ dysfunction, endocrine disorders, complex traumas, and surgical complications
- Average patient load: 3 high-acuity patients
Work Environment Notes
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Local candidates are not accepted
Facility
Albany Medical Center
12 nurses recommend working with Albany Medical Center
- Short Term Acute Care
- 729 beds
Albany, NY
About
A vibrant city located in the heart of New York State, Albany is famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and abundance of cultural attractions. Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 150 miles north of New York City, Albany features amazing destinations such as the Empire State Plaza, the New York State Museum and the Egg Performing Arts Center. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, including SUNY Albany, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Siena College, Union College and Albany Law School. The climate in Albany is generally cool, with warm summers and cold winters and lovers of winter weather can enjoy a beautiful blanket of snow covering the ground.
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