Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU

Unit Information

Location: Richmond, VA

• Unit Type: Progressive Surgical Unit
• Number of Beds: 12
• Staffing: 20 total staff members
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Equipment: Central lines, PCA, epidural, drains, Foley, wound vac, wound care.
• EMR System: Meditech

Typical Hiring Profile

Skills Required:

• Able to read cardiac monitors
• Able to administer narcotics

Preferred Skills:

• Stepdown experience
• Post-surgery experience

Typical Procedures Performed

• Colon resections
• Whipple procedure
• Liver and kidney surgeries
• Vascular and trauma surgeries
• Cardiac drips (common medications include Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin)
• Medical overflow (excluding cardiac surgeries)

Personality Fit

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Team players
• Critical thinkers
• Kind and compassionate

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS

Floating Area(s)

Tele and Med Surg units

Dress Code

Scrub Color/Attire: All Navy

Unit Guidelines/Policies

• Vital signs and assessments every 4 hours
• Rhythm interpretation every 4 hours

Work Schedule

Every other weekend is required, with the possibility of overtime available.

Experience Requirement

Minimum of 2 years of experience is preferred.