Our Client is currently seeking PCU - Progressive Care Unit for positions in Klamath Falls, Oregon for a 3x12 Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Orego...
Our Client is currently seeking PCU - Progressive Care Unit for positions in Klamath Falls, Oregon for a 3x12 Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Oregon license. This is a RN position in the PCU type:Stepdown. You must have a Nursing License and at least 2 years of recent experience as a RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit.
Requirements • Current Resume • Nursing License per state • Current BLS and/or ACLS and/or Specialty Certifications • 2 current clinical references • Competitive pay rates • Health/Dental Benefit package • License reimbursement • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
Unit Notes: • Common diagnoses/Types of patients: cardiac, post cath/pacer, PNA, COVID, ETOH, ICU downgrades, etc. No open heart. • Experience or 'Must have' skills: telemetry, rhythm interpretation (at least basic) cardiac drip titrations (no pressors or sedation). • Are RNs required to titrate drips? Yes, insulin. • Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Insulin, heparin, cardizem, nitro, amiodarone, dopamine, dobutamine. • Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge nurse in the department, takes patients at a lower ratio when able, hospital supervisor 24/7. • Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios? Yes, 8-9. • RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc). • Is there tele on this unit? Monitor techs? RNs read strips? Yes, remote tele support via the central monitoring unit. Experience with basic rhythm interpretation ideal but not required, MT available to assist. • Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hour shifts, 0545-1815 and 1730-0615. • Weekend Requirement: Yes, typically every other but depends on needs. • Holiday Requirement: Yes. • Is there a call or standby requirement? No. • Floating Requirement: No, but if skill set allows and RN is agreeable, then we may ask them to float. • Scrub Color/Dress code: No, just clean and professional. • Unit/Department specific orientation: Yes, 1-2 shifts depending on experience and whether or not RN has been to SLMC before. • Cancellation Policy: Can cancel 1 shift or 8, 9, 10 or 12 hrs for 12 weeks or less. 2 shifts or 16, 18, 20, 24 hrs for 13-18 weeks. 3 shifts or 24, 27, 30, 36 hrs for over 19 weeks. The number of hours a traveler can be cancelled will depend on shift/contract length. • Charting System: EPIC. • BSN Required: False. • License to Submit: Yes. • Trauma Level: 3. • Care Setting: Acute. • Division: Nursing. • Shift Notes: 12 hr night shifts- eow required. • Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification. • 36 hours per week. • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week. • Contract Weeks: 91.