PCU Progressive Care RN
Richmond, Virginia
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
$1,696-2,311/weekSolomon Page will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
RN - PCU
Overview
- Employment type: Travel
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
Unit Details
- Unit Name: TCU
- Beds: 20
- Patient ratio: 4:1
- Unit staffing: Unit Secretary, Nurse Externs (can start IVs), Patient Care Techs (can draw labs), Registered Nurses, Manager, Director
- Equipment: ZOLL, Baxter pumps, GE telemetry monitors, iMobile, Hillrom beds, Centrella specialty beds, Kangaroo pumps, Timpani and Inspire App (scheduling)
Schedule
- Every other weekend
- Holiday or hard-to-fill availability
- 2 Mondays / 2 Fridays per schedule
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- 2 years of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, with PCU experience within the last year
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience working with cardiac patients
- Experience in an acute care setting
- Experience with cardiac drips
- Experience with BiPAP
- Experience with CPAP
- High flow experience
Clinical Experience
- Patient experience: Acute care / step-down, post-cath without intervention, chest tubes
- Procedures on unit: Occasional bedside cardioversion (appropriate Cath Lab staff to recover patient)
Floating Scope
- Step-Down units (4:1): PSTU, CSU
- Medsurg units (6:1): ONC, CRPU, GSTU, NTU, MCU
Unit Policies
- Shift starts promptly at 0700/1900; lateness is not tolerated
- Attendance at shift huddle is mandatory
- Bedside shift report, including the patient in the conversation, is mandatory for all patients, including isolation patients
- Dress code: All navy blue or all white scrubs, closed-toe shoes, no Crocs; facility-branded T-shirts are permitted
Unit Culture
- Staff ranges from 30+ years of nursing experience to new graduates
- 0% turnover over the last 2 years
- Strong relationship with the ICU and Cath Lab
- Teamwork and accountability are emphasized
Recognition
- Daisy Award, Rose Award, Bee Award, Pride Award
Facility
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
5 nurses recommend working with Henrico Doctor's Hospital

- Short Term Acute Care
- 767 beds
Richmond, VA
About
Located on the banks of the James River, Richmond, Virginia, is a historic city known for its beautiful architecture, rich history and scenic river views. In addition to historical landmarks such as the State Capitol building and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond is also home to several excellent colleges and universities, including the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. For a taste of local Southern flavor, check out Max Downtown for a delicious farm-to-table meal or stop by The Tobacco Company Restaurant for some of the best ribs around. Richmond’s cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an even more appealing destination for thrifty locals and visitors.
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