Registered Nurse / PCU / Stepdown...
What are the ratios?
" Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
" RNs should be prepared to take 1:5 based on patient acuity and unit needs...
How many years of experience are required?
" Minimum 1 year of PCU/Telemetry experience is required
" Teaching hospital and Level I/II trauma experience are preferred...
Are first-timers accepted? Yes...
What is the shift? 3x12s; 7a-7:30p...
Will this traveler need to float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units? Yes, floating is required based on facility needs...
Is on call required? No...
What is the weekend requirement? Every other weekend is required...
Which certifications are required?
" ACLS, BLS and NIHSS are required
" Prophecy Relias Basic EKG assessment is required
" 4 hours of stroke CEs annually are required...
Is this client open to accommodating block schedule? No block scheduling option is indicated; scheduling type is listed as Other...
Are locals accepted? Yes...
What is the state licensure requirement? MD RN license is required upon submittal...
Are there any time off restrictions here? If so, what are they? Only time off approved by unit leadership and noted in the contract will be granted...
Any additional unit information?
" This is a 48-bed cardiac telemetry PCU at LBH Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland
" Average daily census is approximately 48 patients
" The unit serves adult patients
" Patients are primarily admitted from the Emergency Department, Cath Lab and other inpatient units
" Common diagnoses include congestive heart failure, NSTEMI, AFib with RVR, other cardiac arrhythmias and post-cardiac catheterization patients
" The unit utilizes PCAs/CNAs and LPNs as part of a team nursing approach
" This is a fast-paced unit with quick patient turnover
" Timely discharge, hourly rounding and bedside shift report are expected for all patients...
Any additional experience requirements?
" Strong telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation/management experience is required
" Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization experience is required
" Must be comfortable caring for patients receiving drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem/Diltiazem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Lasix and insulin
" Blood product administration, peripheral IV management, phlebotomy and starting/maintaining IVs are required
" Heparin protocol and PCA experience are required...
What is the Charting System? Cerner...
What is the scrub color? Navy blue...