Progressive Care Unit RN
Lima, Ohio
Lima Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Nights

Location: Lima, Ohio
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Nights
Shift Length: 12 hours
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide patient care on the Progressive Care Unit following clinical protocols.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using age-specific criteria.
• Make clinical judgments based on scientific knowledge and skills.
• Assist in planning, directing, and teaching non-RN staff such as LPNs, PCTs, and Unit Secretaries.
• Float to all units within your skill level as required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• American Heart Association ACLS certification
• Post-operative open heart care experience
• Chest tube and other drain management experience
• Pre- and post-procedure care for patients with radial and femoral access
• Assisting with chest tube removal
• Assisting with removal of pericardial pacing wires
• Management of temporary pacers, including pericardial and transcutaneous devices
• Use and troubleshooting of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices

Additional Information

• Nonbillable hours: 8 hours.
• Dress code: Navy Blue.
• Electronic Medical Record system: MediTech.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: approximately 4-5 patients per nurse.
• Refusal to float may result in being sent home without pay for the week.
• Applicants seeking more than 7 days off or more than 50% of holidays off, or with negative background/employment history, are not eligible for expedited processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical care experience is highly preferred but not required.

This position follows a clinical interview process with outreach typically within two hours and decisions made by the next business day.