RN Cardiac Progressive Care (CPCU)
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2 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Specialty: Nursing
Sub-Specialty: Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry
Shift: Varied 12-hour shifts
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) in Hawaii. This unit includes both step-down ICU and telemetry patients and requires strong cardiac monitoring skills flexibility and the ability to float to other acute care units as needed.
The unit consists of 15 beds including step-down ICU and telemetry with patient ratios of 1:3 for step-down ICU and 1:4 for progressive care.
Responsibilities-
Provide primary nursing care to cardiac and progressive care patients
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Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and telemetry strip interpretation
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Conduct fingerstick blood glucose monitoring
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Utilize BiPAP and continuous cardiac monitoring equipment
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Administer medications using Pyxis system
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Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
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Float to Medical Surgical/Pediatrics ICU or Emergency units as required
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Active Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment
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Minimum 1 year of recent acute care hospital experience
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Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred
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Current BLS certification required
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ACLS PALS and NIHSS certifications preferred
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Scheduled 36 hours per week following orientation (no guarantee of hours)
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No call required
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Holiday coverage required
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Floating to all acute care units required
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Scrub attire required
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
