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Form of workPosition:PCU Nurse
Location: Rapid City, SD
Duration: 5 Months
Job Summary:
The PCU Nurse is an integral part of the healthcare team, responsible for providing specialized care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit. This role demands expertise in managing a diverse range of patient conditions, including cardiac, post-procedural, and critical care needs. The PCU Nurse must possess essential certifications, competencies, and experience to ensure quality patient care in a high-acuity setting.
Required Credentials:
- 2023-24 Flu Documentation
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- Annual Core Competencies
- Candidate Confirmation Form
- Clinical References (2)
- COVID Requirement Compliance
- CPR Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Criminal Background Check Report
- Drug Screen
- Education Verification
- Hepatitis B Titers / Vaccine / Declination
- HIPAA Certification
- Job Description - Facility
- JPEG Photo
- License Verification
- Medication Exam
- MMR Titers or Immunizations
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- NURSYS Registration
- Photo ID
- Physical Examination
- Resume
- Skills Checklist
- TB Testing
- TDAP Immunization
- Unit Competency
- Varicella Titer or Immunization
Additional Info:
- Minimum 1.5 years of general nursing experience required.
- Acceptance of first-time travelers with 2+ years of experience.
- Travelers must reside at least 100 miles away from any *** facility.
- Permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as a traveler.
- Patient Types: Direct admits, ED admits, Post Cath Lab, etc.
- Patient conditions include MI, NSTEMI & STEMI, CHF, Dysrhythmia management, and others specified in the unit.
- Patient Ratios: RN ratio typically 1:4, occasionally 1:3 based on acuity.
- Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
- Required Education: Completion of an approved nursing education program.
- Skills Required: PCU level RN with specific experience detailed in the job description.
- Support on the Unit: CNA, Charge nurse, Phlebotomy, RT, Hospitalist, Tele tech, and others as described.
- Floating may include sister units or within the scope of practice.
- Charting System/Equipment: Experience with Epic, Alaris, Omnicell preferred.
Orientation & Scheduling:
- Orientation includes education sessions and shifts on the unit.
- Scheduling involves weekend rotations and every other holiday.
