Open Position: RN - PCU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2666.88

Opportunity:

PCU RN

Job Details:

* 13-week assignment with night shifts scheduled 3x12 hours
* Guaranteed 60 hours per 2-week period with the possibility of being called off for one 12-hour shift per 2 weeks
* Patient ratio of 1:4 for bedside RN and 1:6 for CNA
* Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model utilized on unit - each patient has 1 bedside RN, 1 Virtual RN, and 1 CNA
* Virtual nurse assists remotely with admission, discharge, rounding, education, plans of care, and safety rounds
* Float may be required to lower acuity units, renal care, neuro, and med/surg to meet facility needs
* Weekend coverage may be more frequent than every other weekend based on staffing needs
* Block scheduling not available
* Minimum 1 year of experience required
* First-time travelers accepted
* No on-call required
* Local candidates not accepted - permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility
* Alaska RN license required; pending license accepted but must be in hand for offer
* Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
* Charting system: Epic (experience required)
* Scrubs provided by facility
* Parking is free
* Special equipment includes Philips Monitors in each room, Massimo Capnography, and Safe Patient Handling Equipment
* Care for a wide variety of patient populations including cardiac (30%), respiratory, neuro, renal, and complex medical/surgical patients
* Cardiac patients may include CHF, MI, S/p TAVR, MVR, pacemaker, cardiac arrhythmia, ACS, and drug load patients
* Respiratory patients may include COPD, asthma exacerbations, trach patients, chronic home ventilator patients, and those requiring high flow nasal cannula and BiPAP
* Overflow coverage for neuro and renal patients as needed
* Complex medical/surgical patients requiring higher level of monitoring including ETOH withdrawal and GIB
* Patients served are adults and geriatrics
* Unit daily census of 36 beds
* Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy

Facility:

This is an acute care hospital recognized as a Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma Center, and U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital in Alaska. With 407 total staffed beds, this facility provides a high standard of patient care across multiple specialties and disciplines. The PCU unit operates as a stepdown unit from the ICU, utilizing an innovative Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model to enhance patient care and support bedside clinical staff.

Location:

Anchorage, AK

Anchorage offers a truly unique living experience surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, with access to world-class outdoor adventures including hiking, skiing, fishing, and wildlife viewing. As Alaska's largest city, Anchorage combines the excitement of a vibrant urban environment with the unmatched scenery and outdoor recreation that makes Alaska one of the most remarkable places in the world to live and work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.