Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a fast-paced and challenging environment specializing in cardiac care. This unit accommodates:

• Number of Beds: 30
• Number of Staff: 65
• Typical Staff Composition: RNs and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4; can vary up to 1:5

Shift Information

Available shifts include:

• Day Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5-8 RNs, 2-4 PCTs
• Night Shift: 1 Charge RN, 5-8 RNs, 2-3 PCTs

Equipment and Technology

The unit is equipped with a variety of advanced medical equipment, including:

• Television and transport monitors
• Suction and feeding pumps
• Tracheostomy care equipment
• Bipap and CPAP machines
• Heated high-flow oxygen systems
• Chest tubes and foley catheters
• Pacer wires, intravenous pumps, and sequential compression devices

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of current acute care PCU experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications

Preferred qualifications include experience in:

• Chest tube management and removal
• Oxygen management (BIPAP and heated high-flow)
• Administration of drips such as heparin, diltiazem, amiodarone, Lasix, dobutamine, milrinone, and ketamine

Key Responsibilities

Typical procedures performed in this unit include:

• Post-cath care for heart catheterizations, TAVRs, ablations, and pacemaker implantations
• Post-thoracic surgery care for VATs/RATs, lobectomies, and chest tube management
• Pre and post-operative care for open-heart surgical patients, including CABGs, MVRs, AVRs, and aortic dissection repairs
• Post-operative care following vascular surgeries

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should possess the following traits:

• Strong team player
• High energy and eagerness to adapt
• Valued for effective communication and collaboration

Additional Information

This unit offers an exciting opportunity to work in a high-acuity progressive/intermediate care setting within a cardiac center of excellence. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional patient care.