PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled PCU Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a stepdown unit specializing in the management of complex medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver effective nursing care to patients with conditions such as CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, stroke/TIA, COPD, pulmonary embolism, and acute kidney injury.
• Utilize virtual nursing support for enhanced patient care on day and night shifts.
• Manage and titrate IV medications including Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, Nicardipine, and Dobutamine.
• Perform patient assessments and monitoring in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Read and interpret telemetry strips; monitor patients with telemetry equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all nursing protocols, policies, and procedures.

Shift Details

• 12-hour night shifts.
• 36 guaranteed hours per week with a requirement for one extra shift every six weeks.
• Self-scheduling with a weekend requirement of every third weekend.
• Holiday rotations distributed among staff.
• Arrive at the hospital within one hour if called in.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with a minimum of two years of experience in a PCU or equivalent setting.
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
• Demonstrated competency in caring for stroke patients.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Unit Information

• The unit comprises 24 beds with nursing ratios of 1:4-5.
• A nurse aid is available with a ratio of 1:8 when fully staffed.
• Includes respiratory support equipment such as high flow, BiPAP, and oxygen titration.

Orientation

Complete a three-shift orientation on the assigned unit and schedule to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to a strict fingernail policy; artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care departments.
• Open-book exam on skills learned during orientation; a minimum score of 90% is required to pass.