The ideal candidate will possess a current Georgia license. This is a RN position in the PCU RN for ER HOLDING AREA type:Stepdown. You must have a Nursing License and at least 2 years of recent experi...
The ideal candidate will possess a current Georgia license. This is a RN position in the PCU RN for ER HOLDING AREA 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 • Health/Dental Benefit package
Unit Notes: • 100 MILE RADIUS RULE - strictly enforced, please provide copy of drivers license with submission • RATIO;s - 1:4-5 will adjust for acuity • Stepdown skillset required for the ER HOLDING UNIT • MUST HAVE Minimum of 2 years of recent PCU or 1 YR PCU w/1+ years of TELE/ER/ICU experience and PREFERRED but NOT required - Successfully completed at least 1 previous travel assignment. • REFERENCES SHOULD BE from RECENT assignment(s) • Do you have a separate holding area in the ER - YES • Do you have separate Psych/seclusion rooms?: 2 rooms • Is Security in-house 24/7? Housed in the ER?: Yes • Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Cardiac, neuro, ortho, critical care • Is RT in the ER 24/7? Do they do ABG's, breathing Tx, & EKG's?: RT is available 24/7. RT is not housed in the ED but responds quickly. RT completes ABGs and breathing treatments upon request. • RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot?: RT handles • Do you have Monitor Techs in the ER? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the Tele monitors?: Spacelabs monitors. RN is required to read their own strips and save them into the chart. • X-Ray or CT in the ER? Transport?: X-ray and CT in ER. They have their own techs to and from imaging. • Does Phlebotomy draw labs or RN's draw?: No phlebotomy in the ER • Weekend Requirements: At least 6 weekend days/nights in a 6 week schedule. equivalent to every other weekend. • Holiday Requirements: Based on department needs • Is there call or a standby requirement?: No • Floating Requirements: No • Scrub Color/Dress Code: Navy • Unit/Department specific orientation: Yes, department specific orientation occurs during the first week of the contract. • Cancellation Policy: 2 shifts per assignment • Charting System: MEDITECH • BSN Required: False • Trauma Level: Care Setting: Acute • Division: Nursing