PCU

Registered Nurse / PCU / Stepdown...What are the ratios

Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1: 4 RNs should be prepared to take 1:5 based on patient acuity and downgrades If floated to a non-tele Med-Surg unit, patient ratio is 1:6...How many years of experience are required? 2 years of PCU/Stepdown or Med-Surg/Telemetry experience is required...Are first-timers accepted

Yes What is the weekend requirement

Every other weekend is required Which certifications are required

ACLS, BLS and NIH are required Prophecy Relias Advanced EKG assessment is required 4hrs annual stroke CEs are required...Will this traveler need to float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units

Yes, floating is required based on hospital needs Travelers may float to non-tele Med-Surg units and should be prepared for a 1:6 ratio when floated...Is this client open to accommodating block schedule

No...Are locals accepted

Yes, Lifebridge accepts local candidates...What is the state licensure requirement

Maryland or compact RN license required upon submission Are there any time off restrictions here

If so, what are they

The system will auto approve 14 days or less of RTO Every other winter and summer holiday are required and no RTO is approved No RTO on hard-to-fill days like Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc...Any additional unit information

This is a 40-bed PCU/Stepdown unit at LBH Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, Maryland The average daily census is approximately 36 patients The unit serves adult and geriatric patients Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, MI, sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, ETOH withdrawal, renal failure, stroke and altered mental status The unit receives patients from the Emergency Department, ICU/CU step-downs, non-telemetry units and direct admissions from Grace Medical Center This is a Stroke Certified unit Telemetry RNs are responsible for interpreting and documenting rhythmsAny additional experience requirements