Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU

Position Overview

This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with an active nursing license.

Unit Information

• Location: Dallas, TX
• Number of Beds: 11
• Staffing:
  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse and 3 staff nurses with a tech when full
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse and 3 staff nurses with a tech when full
• Patient Ratios: 4:1, can be 5:1 if a tech is available
• Equipment: Bedside vital signs machines in each room
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech
• Floating Requirement: May float to Med Surge

Position Requirements

Must Have Skills:

• Telemetry interpretation
• PCU level of care or higher (No Med Surge nurses)

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with critical cardiac drips
• Hematoma management post sheath removal

Common Procedures Performed in the Unit

• Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis

Ideal Candidate Profile

The best fit for this position will be a team player who is communicative, possesses a positive attitude, and demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Additional Information

Consider joining a dynamic team with access to new equipment and technology, as well as the advantage of working alongside a skilled and experienced staff. The schedule options provide flexibility to accommodate your personal needs.