PCU RN
Redding, California
Mercy Medical Center Redding

PCU RN

Overview

• Travel assignment for an experienced PCU RN in California
• Location: Redding
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week

Unit Details

• PCU / Step-down (critical care stepdown)
• 14 beds / 7 rooms
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3
• Stepdown unit from the ICU
• Floating: first to float; may float to Tele or MedSurg

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in California
• 2+ years of specialty experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS
• Experience in ICU stepdown or PCU
• Experience with arterial and CVP pressure lines
• Experience titrating pressors
• Experience with precedex
• Experience with trach and stable vented patients
• Ability to titrate drips

Preferred

• Open to first-time travelers

Schedule and Staffing

• 3 shifts per week
• Self-scheduling for the most part
• Schedule is made 2–3 weeks in advance initially, then about 9 weeks in advance
• Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule
• Holiday rotation with permanent staff
• 1 aide most of the time for all 14 beds

Additional Notes

• Holiday RTO will be considered, but may not be guaranteed
• Training includes telemetry and high-risk medications
• Unit is busy with quick turnovers
• Patient experience, HCAHPS, and core measures are emphasized
• Navy blue scrubs