RN - PCU

Cynet HealthStaff; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a skilled RN for a 15-week Night Shift PCU assignment in Peoria, IL. You will care for Stepdown patients with COPD, CHF, sepsis and respiratory issues, including ventilator support and critical care needs.

A charge nurse will coordinate staffing and ensure safe patient ratios on every shift. Active RN license and at least 1 year in ICU/Stepdown are required; BLS is mandatory and ACLS is recommended.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license required.
• Minimum of 1 year ICU/Stepdown experience.
• BLS required; ACLS recommended.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in a Stepdown unit with mixed medical conditions.
• Titrate drips and monitor patients on sensors and telemetry.
• Collaborate with charge nurse and techs on a 3:1 to 2:1 patient ratio.

Skills

Nursing

ICU/Stepdown

Ventilator care

Telemetry

Job description

RN - PCU

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Stepdown Care Unit

Duration: 15 weeks

Shift: Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year

License: Active nursing license required

Certifications: BLS required; ACLS recommended

Must-Have:

Experience in ICU/Intermediate (Stepdown) nursing with a nurse to patient ratio of 3 to 1 or 2 to 1.Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator care.

Description:This position involves caring for patients with a wide range of medical conditions including COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, renal issues, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions.You will manage patients who may require BiPAP, CPAP, or face mask ventilation, as well as those with tracheostomies, chest tubes, G-tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, and central lines.You will be required to titrate drips, including but not limited to Cardene, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Heparin, and low dose vasopressors.A charge nurse will be present on each shift, who may take an assignment if staffing is not ideal.Patient Care Technicians will assist on the unit, typically taking care of 10 patients each.All patients will be monitored using bedside telemetry, and interpreting strips will be confirmed by registered nurses in conjunction with telemetry technicians.The unit operates with a shift schedule of 12 hours, from 7 PM to 7 AM.Every other weekend and holiday rotation will be required.Travel nurses may be floated to other units as needed, depending on their experience and the level of care required.Dress code allows for any color scrubs.