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Title: Registered Nurse – PCU/Neuro Tele Location: Lubbock, TX 79410 Duration: 13 weeks
Night, 3x12s (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 36 hrs/week
2 years of RN experience PCU/Step Down and Telemetry experience 1:4 patient ratio experience Epic experience required ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS Cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia management experience Experience titrating cardiac drips Comfortable floating between units Every other weekend required; 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule Compact RN license in hand at submission Description: Provide nursing care to patients in a 29-bed Neuro Tele/PCU unit with a 1:4 ratio.
Care for patients with TIA/stroke, epilepsy, trauma, neurosurgical conditions, and subdural hematomas . Monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret/manage dysrhythmias. Manage and titrate cardiac drips, including Cardene and heparin , with capability to manage additional drips.
Respond to rapid response and code situations as needed. Manage central and peripheral lines and administer blood products. Provide oxygen therapy and non-invasive airway management.
Collaborate with physicians, PT, OT, speech therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary teams. Float between units based on facility needs and scope of practice. Document patient care in Epic within a fast-paced acute-care environment.
