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PCU RN
Salt Lake City, Utah
Saint Mark's Hospital

$1,462-1,920/week
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Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36


Unit Overview

  • Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
  • Number of Beds: 34
  • Patient Ratio: 4:1
  • Staffing Support:
    • Charge nurse without assignment when census allows
    • Patient Care Technicians available each shift
    • Dedicated telemetry monitoring support
  • Equipment:
    • Continuous cardiac monitoring
    • High-flow nasal cannula
    • Chest tubes
    • PCA pumps
    • Alaris IV infusion pumps
  • Documentation System: EPIC
  • Scheduling:
    • 4 weekend shifts required in a 4-week period
    • Holiday rotation
  • Floating Policy: Float within competency

Patient Care & Experience Requirements

  • Bedside shift report
  • Hourly rounding
  • Patient-centered care standards

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Telemetry interpretation
  • Management of cardiac, neuro, and progressive care patients
  • Time management in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

Advanced Skills Needed

  • Management of vasoactive drips (within PCU/IMC scope)
  • Chest tube care
  • High-flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP
  • Care for post-cardiac procedure patients
  • Participation in rapid response
  • Procedures performed on unit include TEE and cardioversions

Certifications & Licenses Required

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Additional Information

  • Dress Code: Caribbean Blue Scrubs
  • Hospital Certifications:
    • Comprehensive Stroke Center
    • Chest Pain Center
    • Level II Trauma Center

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Utah
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Minimum 2 years of Stepdown (Progressive Care) nursing experience
  • Stepdown experience within the last year
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
  • Telemetry experience and telemetry interpretation skills
  • Experience with chest tubes
  • Experience with high-flow oxygen therapy
  • Experience with CPAP

Facility

Saint Mark's Hospital

Saint Mark's Hospital
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 276 beds
ADDRESS1200 East 3900 SouthSalt Lake City, UT 84124
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About Salt Lake City, UT

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.
Transportation
  • Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.
Demographics
  • Salt Lake City is fairly diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Salt Lake City offers a variety of restaurants, including a vibrant food truck scene.
  • It has a thriving arts and music community, and there are plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the nearby Great Salt Lake.
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