Title: RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location: Ohio (Facility with 58 Licensed Beds)
Duration: 13 Weeks (or per contract)
Schedule: 12-Hour Night Shift (36 Hours/Week) | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

About the Facility

• 58 Licensed Beds
• No Trauma Designation
• Radius Rule: Traveler's permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the facility

Unit Information

• 33-Bed PCU/MedSurg Unit
• Minimum Experience Required: 18 Months PCU Experience
• First-Time Travelers Accepted

Unit Overview

This is a combined Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Medical-Surgical unit caring for a diverse patient population requiring intermediate-level care.

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Stroke Rule-Out
• CVA
• Cellulitis
• Failure to Thrive (FTT)
• Altered Mental Status (AMS)
• Chest Pain Rule-Out
• Atrial Fibrillation (Afib)
• COPD
• General Medical-Surgical Patients

Patient Ratios

Nursing Ratios

• RN: 1:5 – 1:6
• LPN: Primary patient assignments (same ratio as RN)
• CNA: 1:8 – 1:12

Required Certifications

• Active RN License
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Required Skills

Candidates must have experience with:

• Essential Nursing Functions
• Teamwork & Communication
• Tracheostomy Care
• Cardiac Drip Management
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• Chest Tube Management
• Blood Product Administration
• Wound Care & Dressing Changes
• Central Line Management

Support Available on the Unit

Clinical Support

• CNA Support
  • ADLs
  • Vital Signs
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Telemetry/Masimo Monitoring
  • Admission, Transfer & Discharge Assistance

Additional Support

• Receptionist/Health Unit Coordinator (most day shifts)
  • Call Bell Management
  • Phone Triage
  • ADT Support
• Charge Nurse (typically without patient assignment)
• Phlebotomy Team
• IV/Vascular Access Team
• Resource Nurse (staffing dependent)
• Respiratory Therapy Available 24/7
• Hospitalists Available 24/7
  • Combination of On-Site and Virtual Coverage
• Telemetry Monitoring
  • Unit-Based Monitoring
  • Central Monitoring at AH Cleveland

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitoring System: Phillips Telemetry
• Additional Equipment:
  • Fall Prevention Devices
  • Patient Positioning Equipment

Floating Requirements

Required Floating

Travelers must be willing to float within scope of practice.

• May float throughout the facility as needed
• May float to AH Cleveland regularly
  • Approximately 15–20 minutes away
  • Typically notified in advance

Regional Floating

• Required to float throughout Region 3 based on staffing needs
• Candidates should decline the position if not agreeable to regional floating requirements

Mid-Shift Floating

• Traveler remains on the clock
• Paid travel time between facilities

Orientation

New Employee Orientation (NEO)

Unit Orientation

• 2 Department-Specific Orientation Days

Scheduling Information

Shift

• 12-Hour Night Shift
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 36 Hours Per Week

Weekend Requirement

• Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Schedule Cycle

• Schedule posted in 6-week increments

Call & Low Census Information

• No traditional on-call requirement
• Possibility of Low Census Call

Call Back Expectations

• Night Shift: Can be called back until 3:00 AM
• Day Shift: Can be called back until 3:00 PM

Holiday Requirements

• Travelers are required to work 75% of holidays during the contract

Time-Off Policy

• Up to 6 days off may be approved
• Holidays cannot be included in approved time off
• If contracted hours are not met, time may need to be added to the end of the assignment

Unit Culture

• Close-knit team environment
• Strong emphasis on teamwork
• "Every patient is our patient” philosophy
• High focus on patient experience and quality care

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Free Parking Available
• Clinical Interview Required