Telemetry PCU RN
Baltimore, Maryland
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore

Registered Nurse PCU / Stepdown

Location: Baltimore, Maryland Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours per week), 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM Unit: 48-bed cardiac telemetry PCU

Unit Overview

• Average daily census is approximately 48 patients.
• Serves adult patients, primarily admitted from the Emergency Department, Cath Lab, and other inpatient units.
• Common diagnoses include congestive heart failure, NSTEMI, AFib with RVR, other cardiac arrhythmias, and post-cardiac catheterization patients.
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4, with RNs prepared to take 1:5 based on acuity and unit needs.
• Team nursing approach with PCAs/CNAs and LPNs.
• Fast-paced unit with quick patient turnover. Timely discharge, hourly rounding, and bedside shift report are expected.
• Scrub color is navy blue.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Maryland.
• Minimum 1 year of Telemetry PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, with Telemetry PCU experience within the last year.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or RQI.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or RQI.
• NIHSS certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Strong telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation/management experience.
• Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization experience, including experience working with post-cardiac cath patients.
• Comfort caring for patients receiving drips, including Amiodarone, Cardizem/Diltiazem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Lasix, and insulin.
• Blood product administration.
• Heparin protocol experience.

Assignment Details

• Floating within scope is required based on facility needs.
• Every other weekend is required.
• On call is not required.
• Time off is granted only when approved by unit leadership and noted in the contract.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Local candidates are accepted.

Compliance and Health Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check within 6 months of start, updated annually, plus HHS/OIG and EPLS/GSA/SAM checks.
• Nursys verification required for all RNs.
• Education verification required.
• I-9 and E-Verify required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, with labs completed by the Monday before start.
• TB screening: negative PPD, GOLD, or TSPOT within 1 year of start. TB questionnaire required and updated annually.
• Measles, mumps, and rubella immunity: 2 MMR vaccines or a positive titer.
• Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination required.
• Varicella immunity: 2 vaccines or a positive titer.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Respirator fit test completed onsite.
• Two professional references within 2 years of start.
• Employment application required.
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exam required.
• Work history verification for 2 work places within the last 7 years.