RN - PCU

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Dickson is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a PCU/Transitional Surgical Unit in Newark, DE. The role requires 12-hour night shifts, covering a 36-hour work week, over a firm duration of 11-12 weeks.

Ideal candidates should hold an active Delaware RN license and have at least 2 years of specialty experience. Responsibilities include managing lumbar punctures and drains within a small unit providing care for patients with various neurological conditions.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Delaware or Compact RN License.
• Two or more years of specialty experience in a PCU or Transitional Surgical Unit.
• Recent experience with EPIC charting system is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lumbar puncture care.
• Manage lumbar drains and external ventricular devices.

Skills

Active Delaware or Compact RN License

Recent EPIC experience

2+ years in PCU/Transitional Surgical Unit

Certifications with expiration dates

Tools

Cerner

Job description

RN - PCU / Transitional Surgical Unit

Location: 4756 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19718

Duration: 11‑12 weeks (Firm End Date 09/26/2026)

Schedule: 12‑hour night shifts (36 hours/week, 3×12 hours)

Requirements

• Active Delaware or Compact RN License
• Recent EPIC experience
• At least 2 years of specialty experience in a PCU/Transitional Surgical Unit
• Certifications with expiration dates

Clinical Responsibilities

• Lumbar puncture care
• Management of lumbar drains
• External ventricular device management

Unit Details

• Nurse‑to‑Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Unit Size: 6‑10 beds
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Patient Population

• Hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes
• Seizures
• Brain tumors
• CNS infections

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