Open Position: RN - PCU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2576.44

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

* Work 12-hour shifts with day shift hours of 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM or night shift hours of 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
* Weekend availability required and will vary depending on unit needs
* Schedule provided 3 weeks at a time, received approximately 10 days prior to the schedule beginning
* Minimum 1.5 years of experience required with at least 1 year of PCU experience
* First-time travelers are accepted
* Patient population includes MS Progressive Care Unit patients with conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, GIB, alcohol withdrawal, complicated surgeries, decompensating oncology patients, diabetic or renal complications, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and comfort care
* Continuous telemetry monitoring required for all patients
* RN to patient ratio of 1:3-4 with staffing typically at 13 RNs per shift
* Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
* Required skills include telemetry experience, trach care, CIWA, BiPAP, central line maintenance and management, tube and drain management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
* Preferred skills include chest tube management
* Common medications include Cardizem, heparin, insulin (non-DKA), nitro, Lasix, and Dilaudid; preferred experience with Dopamine and nicardipine
* Charting system: EPIC (preferred), along with Alaris, Pyxis, and MP50 Philips bedside monitors (wireless)
* Travelers will float first to areas including ICU (PCU level patients), CCU, Observation, ED Holding, and overflow areas
* If floated to MS units, ratio will be 1:5
* Support available on unit includes a free-floating charge nurse, resource nurse for days and nights, RT 24/7, Hospitalist 24/7, OT/PT/ST on day shift, phlebotomy, and IV/VAT team
* Orientation includes hospital NEO class, modules, EPIC training, safe patient handling, and 12-hour unit orientation with a preceptor
* Traveler Telemetry Competency required to be completed and passed prior to start

Facility:

This facility is a Level III Trauma Center with 375 licensed beds, offering a wide range of specialty and support services. The Progressive Care Unit features 40 private beds, all capable of negative air pressure with 4 beds featuring ante rooms. The unit is supported around the clock by hospitalists and respiratory therapy, with robust ancillary support including physical, occupational, and speech therapy available on day shifts.

Location:

Puyallup, WA

Puyallup is a vibrant city in the Pacific Northwest, nestled between the stunning scenery of Mount Rainier and the Puget Sound, offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventures including hiking, skiing, and waterfront activities. The area boasts a welcoming community with a thriving arts scene, excellent dining, and easy access to the metropolitan amenities of nearby Seattle and Tacoma.

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.