Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Richmond, VA

Unit Overview

• Number of Beds: 20
• Patient Ratios: 4:1
• Unit Staff: Unit Secretary, Nurse Externs, Patient Care Technicians, Registered Nurses, Manager, Director
• Equipment: ZOLL, Baxter pumps, GE telemetry monitors, imobile, Hillrom beds, Centrella Specialty beds, Kangaroo pumps, Timpani and Inspire App for scheduling
• Documentation System: Expanse
• Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend, holidays or hard-to-fill availability, 2 Mondays/2 Fridays in a schedule
• Floating Policy: Potential to float to other Step-Downs (4:1 ratios) and Medsurg units (6:1 ratios)
• Patient Experience Requirements: ACLS certification, experience in Acute Care/Step-Down, proficiency in administering Cardiac drips (Dilt, Amio, Dobut, Milrinone, Nitro, etc.), managing post-cardiac catheterization patients, and using BIPAP/CPAP/High Flow devices. Experience with chest tubes is also required.

Hiring Profile

Requested Skill Set

• Must Have: Experience in Step-Down units with proficiency in Cardiac drips, BIPAP/CPAP/High Flow, and sepsis care.
• Advanced Skills: Experience in bedside cardioversion (with appropriate Cath Lab staff).
• Certifications Required: ACLS

Dress Code

Required uniform consists of all navy blue or all white scrubs. Closed-toed shoes are mandatory; Crocs are not permitted. HCA and hospital branded t-shirts are allowed.

Unit Guidelines and Policies

• Time and attendance are strictly enforced; all shifts start promptly at 0700/1900.
• Attendance at shift huddles is mandatory.
• Bedside shift report (including all patients, even isolation patients) is mandatory.

Awards and Recognition

• Daisy Award
• Rose Award
• Bee Award
• Pride Award

Additional Information

The unit features a team with diverse experience, ranging from over 30 years to new graduates eager to learn. The staff has achieved a 0% turnover rate for the last two years. There is a strong collaborative environment with both the ICU and Cath Lab, emphasizing teamwork and accountability as core values.