Job Description

A PCU (Progressive Care Unit) RN is a registered nurse who provides specialized care for patients who are critically ill or require close monitoring, but do not require intensive care. The PCU RN works as a member of a healthcare team in a hospital setting, and is responsible for:

Assessing, planning, and implementing patient care, taking into account the patient\'s age, medical history, and current condition.

Administering medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician, and monitoring the patient\'s response to these interventions.

Monitoring and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing patterns, and reporting any changes to the physician.

Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, such as physicians, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure that the patient\'s care plan is coordinated and effective.

Educating patients and families about their health conditions, treatments, and self-care strategies.

Responding to emergency situations, such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress, and initiating appropriate interventions.

Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality, and ensuring that all patient care is provided in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

The PCU RN must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment. A bachelor\'s degree in nursing and a current registered nurse (RN) license are required, and prior experience in progressive care or critical care is preferred.

This is a not full time but contracted travel position.

Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Hilo Hawaii

Specialty: PCU

Unit: Cardiac Progressive Care (CPCU)

Gross Pay: TBD

Schedule: 3x12 Nights, 18:00:00-06:00:00, 12.00-3

Guaranteed Hours: 0

Openings: 1

Start Date: 08/14/2023

End Date: 11/13/2023

Assignment Length: 13

Experience Required: 1 year

JOB ID: Medefis550417409

Other Info:

ID: 50417409 Shift: Nights (1845-0715) - Scheduled 36 hours per week following first week of orientation. No guarantee Description: Any traveler not currently in possession of an active State of HI license must apply upon acceptance of offer.??Candidate must have Hawaii License by start of assignment.Progressive Care Unit.15 bed unit. 3 Step down ICU; 12 telemetry.1:4 for Progressive Care; 1:3 for Step down ICUShift or schedule requirements.Nights (1845-0715)-Scheduled 36 hours per week following first week of orientation. No guarantee of hours. no Call.General job duties. Types of procedures required. Primary Nursing care, Telemetry monitoring, Telemetry strip reading, Fingerstick blood sugar.Equipment utilized in the unit/dept.Meditech charting,Pyxis for medications,BIPAP,Continuous cardiac monitoringRequired skills and minimum years of experience.At least 1 year hospital acute care within the last year.Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred.Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required.ACLS preferred, current PALS preferred, NIHSS certification preferredFloating to other units/departments.Yes, will float to all acute units in house. Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU and ER possible Dress Code.Scrubs Additional Information:Must be fully vaccinated for COVID - no exceptions Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

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