RN - PCU

Allenmore Hospital • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Medical-Surgical/Progressive Care Unit (MS/PCU) Registered Nurse. The role focuses on caring for various patient types including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, bariatric post-operative care, diabetes management, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, and acute skilled nursing facility patients. The unit offers strong support staff, including a charge nurse, SWAT nurse for specialized procedures, 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Hospitalist services, and on-site phlebotomy. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy are available during the day shift. The charting system used is EPIC, and orientation includes hospital modules and a 12-hour unit-specific orientation with a preceptor. Traveler telemetry competency is required before starting. The work environment is described as welcoming and traveler-friendly, with free parking and a requirement for bedside handoff and whiteboard updates at each shift change.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in PCU
• Telemetry experience
• CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment) proficiency
• BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) experience
• Central line maintenance/management skills
• Tube/drain management skills
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• IV administration skills
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Traveler Telemetry Competency

Nice To Haves

• Chest tube management
• Tracheostomy care
• Home ventilator experience
• EPIC charting system experience

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, bariatric post-operative care, diabetes management, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia, and acute skilled nursing facility patients.
• Perform telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
• Administer CIWA assessments.
• Manage patients on BiPAP.
• Perform central line maintenance and management.
• Manage tubes and drains.
• Administer IV medications.
• Perform bedside handoff at each shift change.
• Update the whiteboard at each shift change.

Benefits

• Free designated parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed