Open Position: RN - PCU Stepdown

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2531.32

Opportunity:

RN - Cardiac PCU

Job Details:

* Work 12-hour shifts on a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (5th Floor, 24 beds)
* Day shift hours: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Night shift hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
* 48-hour weekly guarantee offered for all assignment lengths
* Minimum assignment length of 8 weeks; manager will consider early January starts
* Schedule is 6 weeks at a time to fill holes and needs
* Every other weekend requirement at minimum; Saturday, Sunday, and Monday have high needs
* At least 1 major holiday required during the holiday season; must be flexible with holiday scheduling
* No on-call or standby requirement
* Patient ratios: 1:3-4 for PCU level acuity; CNA ratio 1:8 (1:12 at nights); CNAs may be pulled for 1:1 sitters
* Common diagnoses include TAVR, post-caths with TR bands and fem stops, temporary/transvenous pacemakers, VATS, lobectomies, POD 2-5 CABG, thoracic-fem pops, and similar cardiac/thoracic conditions
* Required to titrate drips including nitroglycerin, heparin, cardizem, nicardipine, amiodarone, insulin, dopamine, esmolol, and labetalol
* Nurses are required to watch monitors and measure and interpret their own strips; offsite central monitoring available
* RT dedicated to unit 24/7 with access to all RT equipment including CPAP and BiPAP
* May float to 4th floor within skill set at a PCU patient load
* Charge nurse and house supervisor available on unit
* Minimum of 2 years of PCU experience required
* Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
* Charting system: EPIC (experience preferred); candidates with EPIC experience within the last year may test out of the 8-hour EPIC class
* Orientation includes an 8-hour EPIC class in Tacoma, an 8-hour onboarding and education day, tours, and 1 shift with a preceptor
* Professional color scrubs required
* BSN not required
* Team player mentality with flexibility required

Facility:

This acute care facility operates a 24-bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit equipped to handle complex cardiac and thoracic cases. The unit is supported by dedicated respiratory therapy staff available 24/7, monitor technicians, and on-site pharmacy and hospitalist coverage. The facility uses EPIC as its charting system and maintains a centralized education department to support onboarding and training for clinical staff.

Location:

Tacoma, WA

Tacoma offers a vibrant Pacific Northwest lifestyle with stunning views of Mount Rainier, easy access to Puget Sound, and a thriving arts and cultural scene. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to hiking, skiing, and waterfront activities, while the city's growing dining and entertainment options make it an exciting place 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.