PCU Float RN
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

PCU Float

Job Overview

• Travel/contract registered nurse role in New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Night shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract
• True float pool position; must float within skillset as needed
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Telemetry experience
• Experience with Epic

Clinical Skills

• IV therapy, including port access/management, blood product administration, central/peripheral/PICC line management, and starting IVs
• Respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABGs, chest tubes, oxygen administration, trach care, and non-invasive airway management
• GI/renal/neuro care including feeding tube management, pre/post hemodialysis, CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and TBI
• Medication management including heparin protocols, cardiac/vasoactive drips without titration, and PCA
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, including telemetry monitoring
• General care including surgical drains, isolation precautions/PPE, wound care/vac, and use of rapid response/code teams

Scheduling and Floating

• Weekend nights are Friday/Saturday
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Priority is given to candidates who submit screenshot confirmation of requested RTO and scheduling preferences
• No schedule requests will be approved after offer
• Floating is required between MS/Tele, MS/Tele-IMC/PCU, and ED holding as needed

Unit Details

• Patient ratios: 1:4+ for PCU and 1:5 for MS/Tele
• Navy blue scrubs required