PCU Registered Nurse
Toledo, Ohio
ProMedica Toledo Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU (Night Shift) - Ohio, Toledo

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45 - 7:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Unit Type: Mixed unit including PCU, Medical-Surgical Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4 on all shifts
• Floating: Yes, within service line and between multiple nearby facilities as needed (units include Neuro/Stroke, Cardiac, Orthopedic, Trauma, Oncology, General Surgery, Urology/Vascular, Observation)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted if within 50 miles radius
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require management approval

Patient Diagnoses & Care Details

• Common diagnoses: CHF, MI, AFIB, pre/post open heart surgery, pre/post cardiac catheterization, implanted defibrillators/pacemakers
• Overflow patients may include alcohol withdrawal, GI bleeds, pulmonary patients (including high flow oxygen)
• Cardiac drips and multiple cardiac medication drips managed (e.g., heparin, nitro, cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, argatroban, dopamine, dobutamine, Remodulin/Flolan)
• All patients are on telemetry; nurses manage their own central monitors
• Use of safe patient handling equipment and EKG machines
• IV insulin protocols and heparin protocols in place

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification (all AHA-approved provider, instructor, or RQI cards accepted)
• Licensure: Valid RN license for Ohio (primary source verification required)
• Competency Exams:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (annual, pass/fail)
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• References: Two professional references within 2 years; at least one from a leader (Charge RN or above)
• Skills Checklist: Required for all candidates

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year background check covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in last 7 years, including sex offender and international searches if applicable
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Fingerprinting required for certain units; for Ohio, BCI and FBI fingerprint results within 12 months of start are required if applicable
• Education verification required; international candidates may submit diploma and license verification if third-party verification is unavailable

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within last 12 months (latex-free PPE available)
• N95 fit test within 12 months of start, updated annually (onsite fit test exceptions possible with approval)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 3 months of start; annual updates required
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (declination accepted except for certain pediatric facilities)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); declinations not accepted during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable unless on prescription medications)

Work Environment & Tools

• Charting system: EPIC (required)
• Scrub color: Navy
• Parking: Free
• Facility type: Level 1 trauma center and teaching hospital
• Total staffed beds on unit: 19

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