PCU RN
Dayton, Ohio
Miami Valley Hospital

PCU Registered Nurse

Location: Dayton, Ohio Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks (a winter contract option of 18 weeks is also offered) Shift: Night, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00 to 07:30), 48 hours per week Unit: 36 beds, Neuroscience/High-Risk Respiratory

Unit Details

• Intermediate care neuroscience unit, currently functioning as a mixed-acuity (med-surge/intermediate care) High-Risk Respiratory Unit (HRRU).
• Will return to a neuro intermediate care unit when COVID patient numbers decrease.
• Serves patients with CVA, TIA, seizures, and other neuro conditions.
• Equipment includes heated high-flow and BiPAP.
• Targeted patient ratio: 1:4 to 1:6.
• Team nursing model is used at times, with RNs, LPNs, and PCTs working together on a patient group. Nurses may work in either team or primary nursing depending on unit needs.
• Staff are assigned a buddy and appropriate patients within the Neuro ICU.
• Navy blue scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience of at least 1 year, completed within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or RQI
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with mechanical ventilation
• Experience with Epic

Schedule and Assignment Terms

• Must work every other weekend and a minimum of every other holiday.
• Up to 2 shifts may be cancelled due to low census per 13-week contract.
• Either party may cancel the agreement with 2 weeks' notice without fee or fine.
• Request RTO (return to office) with the initial submittal only. No RTO will be added after the offer, and approval is at the manager's discretion.

Float Scope

• Traveler is first to float, at the facility's discretion, and will float in and out of specialty clusters.
• Assignments will be medically appropriate or will support the nursing care team of the unit floated to, including high-risk respiratory/COVID units.
• May float to the main campus (Dayton), a south campus (Centerville, less than 10 miles from main campus), or a north campus (Englewood, less than 15 miles from main campus).

Onboarding Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal background check within 12 months of documentation due date; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks; education verification (Primary Source Verified); Government-issued photo ID; E-Verify.
• Health: Physical exam within 2 years of start; negative TB test or chest X-ray; immunity documentation for rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella (titer, vaccines, or attestation); hepatitis B documentation or declination; flu vaccination or declination; RespSafety clearance within 1 year, renewed annually; medical questionnaire for respiratory protection.
• Drug screen: Negative 9- or 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, including a marijuana panel. Medical marijuana use is not accepted as justification for a positive result.
• Competencies: Medication/pharmacology competency exam within 2 years; unit-specific competency exam within 2 years; dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam within 1 year (3 attempts allowed at 80% or higher).
• Documents: Current resume or application; 2 professional references from within 2 years, one of which must be a manager, supervisor, or charge RN; skills checklist updated annually.