RN - PCU

RN - PCU
About Facility:
o 637 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
• Unit Information:
o Beds: 24
• Census? 24
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Primary Population- Cardiothoracic / vascular surgical patients, pre-operative and post operative step-down progressive care
o Secondary patient population-Cardiology, pulmonology, general medical / surgical
o Pre / post LVAD (Left Ventricular Device) patients
o Patients with acute or chronic disease
o Co-morbidities common to med-surg population: diabetes, hypertension, infections, CHF, electrolytes imbalances, etc.
• Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:4-6
o LPN: 1:4-6
o CNA: 2-3 per shift
• Re...