RN - PCU

Job Summary for RN - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

- Facility Overview:
- 241 licensed bed hospital located in Shelby NC
- Level 3 Trauma Center Certified Chest Pain Center Stroke Center
- Non-teaching hospital

- Unit Details:
- 32-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Requires minimum 18 months of PCU RN experience
- Open to first-time travelers

- Patient Population:
- Care for patients not requiring mechanical ventilation
- Common diagnoses: CHF dysrhythmia chest pain stroke abdominal issues infections respiratory illnesses diabetes AKI/CKD ETOH withdrawal IV drug abuse etc.

- Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:
- Most common: 1 RN to 4 patients
- May increase to 1:5 based on acuity

- Required Credentials:
- Active RN license
- BLS ACLS NIHSS certifications

- Required Skills:
- Tracheostomy care cardiac gtt cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Experience with chest tubes blood product administration wound care central line management

- Department Support:
- CNA for ADLs Charge nurse Phlebotomy support
- IV/VAT team Respiratory Therapy 24/7
- Access to Hospitalist and Intensivist 24/7
- Telemetry monitoring available

- Technology Used:
- EPIC EMR Alaris IV pumps Omnicell medication dispensing Phillips monitors

- Floating Requirements:
- Must float within the region and scope of practice
- Facilities include: Cleveland Kings Mtn Lincoln CMC Main Mercy LCH
- Paid for travel time if floating mid-shift

- Orientation:
- Facility orientation (NEO) plus 2 days on the department

- Scheduling:
- Every other weekend rotation
- No on-call requirement
- Required to work 75% of holidays
- Up to 6 days of pre-approved time off (excluding holidays)
- Scheduling cycle: 6 weeks

- Other Details:
- Navy scrubs required
- Free parking
- Family-oriented unit culture

Youll never receive recurrent notifications aggressive phone calls or overbearing messages from us. Just support! A US based healthcare staffing firm Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!