What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit position at Sanford Medical Center?
Job Description
Certification Details
ACLS
ND or compact state RN license
NHISS
Job Details
This is a PCU / Tele / ICU Stepdown unit.
The ICU stepdown unit cares for ER Admissions and ICU transfers who have been hemodynamically stable (SBP = 90mmHg or MAP = 60) for a minimum of 4 hours who show no signs or symptoms of hypo-perfusion.
This unit cares for medically stable ventilator patients who are trached, administers Cardiac or vasoactive drips / IV meds that are stable, such as Nitro, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Ketamine, Phenylephrine, Norepinephrine, Fentanyl, and cares for amongst other post-op, Neuro and complex patient populations.
This unit is not a true PCU or stepdown unit, has higher acuity patient population.
Critical Care experience is highly preferred.
General job duties include performing the role of an RN, caring for a patient assignment which includes assessments, medication administration, helping individualize patients plan of care, and working in an interdisciplinary setting.
Equipment utilized in the unit includes Computerized Charting (EPIC), Accudose (Omnicell), Bipaps, Ventilators.
Job Requirements
2 years exp in a progressive care or step-down unit
Active ND or compact state RN license
Experience with vents
Experience with Bipaps
Experience titrating vasopressor drips - required (must see this on resume or skills checklist)
NHISS - or willing to get prior to start
Experience with EPIC
Experience with large hospital or level 1 centers.
Schedule Information
12 hour shifts
Weekend and holiday requirements
No call
Floating to other units within our cluster (5A,B,C,D and 2E) is expected. If needs within our cluster are met may float to the med / surg units.
Unit Specific Information
Floating to over units / departments is expected.
Additional Details
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