7 Minnesota Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Jobs
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An interview with the unit manager may not be available prior to offer. If you do not interview with the unit manager, you may interview with a third-party clinical nurse manager.
Required Skills/Experience: 2 years of critical care experience.
Preferred Skills/Experience: Previous travel experience (1-2 assignments) preferred. Desired specific skillset includes previous experience with management of cardiac patients, strong telemetry interpretation, management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) including NSTEMI/STEMI, experience with post-cardiac catheterization patients, care of patients with chronic and acute heart failure, knowledge of cardiac pharmacology (antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasoactive medications), and the ability to recognize and respond to cardiac deterioration and rapid changes.
Preferred Credentials: BSN preferred.
Unit Details: Primary cases include NSTEMI, STEMI, arrhythmias (heart block, bradycardia, tachycardia), CHF, syncope/near syncope, post-op angio/cardiac cath, post-op ablation/pacemaker/ICD, and management of various gtts including nitroglycerin, heparin, Cardizem, amiodarone, nicardipine, Cleviprex, and Precedex.
Shift & Scheduling: 12-hour day/night variable shifts: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730. Two weekends per month and every other holiday. Can be low censused and put on call. Call back minimum is 2 hours. Hours may vary during orientation week.
Floating Requirements: Floating to inpatient units including oncology, neurology, orthopedics, med/surg, and IMCU.
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PCU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Responsibilities of a PCU nurse include maintaining ventilators, administering treatments and medications, collaborating with members of the healthcare team, and communicating with patients and their families. Registered Nurses who specialize in progressive care will need BLS and ACLS certifications. Progressive Care Unit nurses usually have between 3 and 4 patients; this ratio may vary depending on the facility. The annual salary in the United States for a PCU Nurse is $88,000. Salaries may be higher if a nurse has additional education or PCU certifications.
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Minnesota
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurses work in hospital and skilled rehab settings. The Progressive Care Unit is an intermediate unit between the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) and med-surg units. It is also called a "step-down unit." Patients are not as acutely ill as those in the ICU, but are also not stable enough to be in a med-surg unit with a higher nurse-patient ratio. Job descriptions for PCU nurses note excellent critical thinking skills, prior emergency or critical care experience, and assessment skills. Are you an experienced PCU Nurse? Explore and apply for high-paying travel nurse jobs today.
