RN - PCU

Deaconess Hospital•Spokane, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardiac Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Location Spokane, WA General Information Beds: 38 Type: Level 3 Trauma Center Experience Required Minimum 2 years of strong cardiac or progressive care experience required. First-time travelers are welcome to apply. Patient Types / Common Diagnoses Cardiac and Vascular Care Conditions: Myocardial Infarction (MI) Post-operative open-heart surgery (including TAVR and fem-pop bypass within 24 hours) Pre- and post-operative open-heart patients (24-48 hours post-op) Cardiac arrhythmias Tikosyn therapy Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) PCU-level patients (requiring higher care but not meeting ICU criteria) Post-cardiac catheterization patients (femoral and radial approaches) Carotid and thoracotomy patients transitioning from ICU Microvascular flap procedures (typically not assigned to travelers due to low patient volume) Amputations related to vascular complications Cardiac Telemetry Conditions: Chest pain evaluation Stress testing Heart catheterization Arrhythmia management Percutaneous interventions Pacemaker upgrades Department Support Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA): 2-4 per shift Free Floating Charge Nurse Flex Nurse available from 0700-1930, assisting with admissions, discharges, and various tasks Hospitalist coverage 24/7 Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 Cardiologist on-call 24/7 Telemetry technicians: 2 per shift Technology and Equipment Electronic Medical Records (EMR): EPIC IV Pumps: Alaris Medication Dispensing: Pyxis Philips monitors (portable and bedside) Scheduling and Orientation Schedule: 12-hour shifts Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend Holidays: Expected to cover 2 out of 3 holidays RTO requests are subject to manager approval Flexible scheduling options available, including block scheduling if needed Orientation: 12-hour shifts for unit orientation Behavior and Personality Fit The ideal candidate should have a respectful, calm, and kind demeanor. Teamwork and effective communication are essential qualities sought for this position. Scrub Color and Parking Scrub Color: Any solid color; professional attire required (no graphics, logos, or designs) Parking: Free parking options available in surrounding lots; paid parking available in the garage

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of strong cardiac or progressive care experience required
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) - EPIC
Experience with Alaris IV Pumps
Experience with Pyxis medication dispensing
Experience with Philips monitors (portable and bedside)
Ability to work 12-hour shifts
Willingness to work every other weekend
Expected to cover 2 out of 3 holidays
Respectful, calm, and kind demeanor
Teamwork and effective communication skills
Professional attire required (no graphics, logos, or designs)

Responsibilities

Provide care for patients with Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Care for post-operative open-heart surgery patients (including TAVR and fem-pop bypass within 24 hours)
Manage pre- and post-operative open-heart patients (24-48 hours post-op)
Treat patients with cardiac arrhythmias
Administer Tikosyn therapy
Care for patients with Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs)
Provide care for PCU-level patients (requiring higher care but not meeting ICU criteria)
Manage post-cardiac catheterization patients (femoral and radial approaches)
Care for Carotid and thoracotomy patients transitioning from ICU
Manage patients with Microvascular flap procedures
Care for patients with amputations related to vascular complications
Monitor patients during chest pain evaluation
Assist with stress testing
Care for patients undergoing heart catheterization
Manage arrhythmia
Assist with percutaneous interventions
Perform pacemaker upgrades
Assist with admissions and discharges
Collaborate with Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Charge Nurse, Flex Nurse, Hospitalist, Respiratory Therapy, and Cardiologist