PCU RN

Seeking an experienced IMC/Stepdown/PCU Registered Nurse to care for adult patients in a fast-paced intermediate care unit. The unit is the hospital’s dedicated IMC unit and cares for patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including complex cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and post-operative conditions. Responsibilities Provide nursing care to adult patients in an IMC/Stepdown/PCU setting.

Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret and manage dysrhythmias, and respond to emergencies. Care for patients requiring cardiac and vasoactive drips, including titration when indicated. Manage central lines, PICC lines, arterial lines, ports, IV therapy, and blood product administration.

Provide care for ventilated patients, tracheostomies, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow oxygen. Care for patients following cardiac procedures, including cardiac catheterization, angiograms, open-heart surgery, and sheath removal. Manage patients with neurological, renal, orthopedic, and other complex medical conditions.

Float to other units as needed, within competency and scope of practice. Requirements Minimum 1 year of nursing experience. Prior experience in Telemetry, Neuro Stepdown, PCU, DOU, or IMC/Stepdown required.

BLS and NIHSS required. ACLS preferred. Strong cardiac monitoring and emergency response experience required.

Required experience includes dysrhythmia interpretation and management, telemetry monitoring, rapid response, cardiac procedures, central line and arterial line management, cardiac/vasoactive drips, respiratory support, tracheostomy and ventilator care, and complex medical-surgical patient care. Travel experience required per the detailed qualifications; the job overview states first-time travelers are not accepted.

Cerner experience preferred. Teaching hospital and Level I trauma experience preferred. Pending licenses are not accepted.