PCU

PM - 7: 30 AM) Description: Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM 7:00

AMWeekend Requirement: Every third weekendExperience Required: Minimum 2 yearsEducation: BSN requiredLicensure: Active Pennsylvania RN license or

Compact RN licenseCertifications: BLS/CPR and

ACLS requiredOrientation: 11/11/26 neededNo floating requiredUnit OverviewThe Progressive Care Unit is an 18-bed, high-acuity, fast-paced unit caring for patients who require a higher level of monitoring and intervention than a traditional telemetry unit but do not require ICU-level care. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3, based on patient acuity.Patient turnover can be significant, with as much as three-quarters of the unit turning over within a 24-hour period. Candidates should therefore be comfortable working in a busy environment with frequent admissions, transfers, and patient downgrades.Patient Population Clinical ExperienceThe PCU cares for a diverse, medically complex patient population. Nurses may care for patients including:Post cardiac catheterizationPost myocardial infarction (MI)Post cardiac stent placementPost cardiac ablationTAVR patientsWatchman procedure patientsStable post-open-heart patients after line removalPatients requiring transvenous pacemakersRespiratory failure patientsPatients requiring BiPAPPatients receiving insulin dripsKidney and other organ failure patientsPatients experiencing alcohol or drug withdrawalIdeal CandidateThe ideal candidate is an experienced PCU RN who is comfortable managing high-acuity patients in a fast-moving environment. The nurse should be able to efficiently manage a 1:3 assignment while adapting to frequent admissions, transfers, and changes in patient status.Scheduling Requirements12-hour night shifts: 7:00 PM 7:00 AMEvery third weekendHoliday coverage will be based on unit staffing needs. At least one will be required.Extended vacation during the hospitals holiday blackout period,12/23 1/3, cannot be accommodated, although an individual holiday off may be considered.Minimum QualificationsMinimum 2 years of nursing experienceBSNActive Pennsylvania RN license or Compact RN licenseBLS/CPRACLSAbility to work effectively in a high-acuity, high-turnover PCU environment

Program name: Local Contract (Nursing)

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