Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU Float

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our PCU Float team, providing care across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and proficient in a variety of clinical skills to meet the needs of diverse patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in the PCU Float department, covering general medicine, surgical, neuro, oncology, cardiac, and orthopedic units.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, working across different facilities as assigned.
• Float to all PCU units and potentially to Medical-Surgical units as needed based on patient census.
• Document patient care using EPIC and engage with Pyxis for medication management.

Schedule

The position requires working a standard schedule of three 12-hour night shifts per week. A four-week schedule will be provided two weeks in advance, with no blocked or self-scheduling. Staff will receive notification two hours prior to their shift to confirm the facility assignment.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Ability to float among multiple locations during the contract.
• Experience with IV starts, telemetry, phlebotomy, and A-line procedures.
• Current ACLS and NIH certifications are required.
• Willingness to work in a new unit focused on cardiology and neuro skills if activated during the contract period.

Patient Ratios

• IMU: 1:3 patient ratio
• Telemetry: 1:4 patient ratio
• Medical-Surgical: 1:5 patient ratio

Additional Information

Candidates must be willing to work on major holidays, including Christmas Day and Eve, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, and New Year’s Eve and Day. There is no differential in pay for local nurses.