Our Client is currently seeking PCU - Progressive Care Unit for positions in Shreveport, Louisiana for a 3x12 Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Louis...
Our Client is currently seeking PCU - Progressive Care Unit for positions in Shreveport, Louisiana for a 3x12 Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Louisiana license. This is a RN position in the 2North. 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
About Facility: Shreveport, LA • Certified Stroke Center • Chest-pain accredited • 242 Licensed beds
General Information: • Beds: 25 • Years of Experience? 1-2 years • Will accept a first-time traveler? First time travelers must have 2 years of perm staff RN experience in acute care • Travelers must be separated for 1 year if previously a perm staff
Patient Types: Include but are not limited to: Respiratory failure, CVA, DKA, Sepsis, s/p general and bariatric surgery, s/p cardiac cath with intervention, frequent monitoring and/or intervention,ETOH with CIWA, IVDA, AMS, etc.
Patient Ratios: • 1:3-4
Required Certifications: • BLS • ACLS • NIHSS
Skills required: • Traveler will be required to PASS an EKG competency exam as part of compliance, prior to arrival (includes MedSurg RN) • Titrating cardiac drips, some vasopressor titration, insulin drips, managing and pulling venous sheaths, central line management, tracheostomies, chest tubes, feeding tubes, Bipap, wound care, blood products, etc.
Support on the Unit: • Charge nurse: may take patient assignment • Phlebotomy in house • VAT Team in house • Resource Nurse Head RN and PCC available 0700-1500 • RT assigned to this unit • Hospitalist available on call, 24/7
Floating: • Units: Could float to 2 West (Cardiac Stepdown) or Medsurg (1:5-6 ratios)
Orientation: • 2 days of hospital orientation and 2 shifts on unit
Scheduling: • Weekend rotation: every other • Will work 4 days one week and 3 days the next week this is mandatory • Can we approve time off? up to 7 days must extend contract for any full week of RTO • DECLINE if more than 7 days of RTO-do not send for manager approval • May only request (1) weekend of RTO per 13-week contract • Blackout dates: Halloween 2024; Black Friday 2024 • Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call • Holiday Expectations: will work 2/3 major holidays
Other notes? • Scrub Color: Pewter • Parking: Free parking in designated areas • Culture on the unit: Diverse; uses many travelers on the unit; Traveler friendly