Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Parkersburg, WV
Planet Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: ACU - Advanced Care Unit (Stepdown)
• Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Facility: Camden Clark Medical Center
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Advanced Care Unit (Stepdown)
• Number of Beds: 30 (All private rooms)
• Patient Ratios: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients:

  • Stroke, Trauma, & Vascular patients
  • Conditions include Fempops, Carotids, DKA, AKA, post-caths with TR Bands & femoral access
  • Typically 4-5 fresh carotids on the unit at a time

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Experience and Skills

• Must have stepdown acuity experience with the types of patients on this unit
• Ability to read cardiac strips is essential
• RNs are required to titrate drips, including:

  • Cardizem (titrated per doctor's orders)
  • Insulin
  • Heparin

Staffing and Support

• Charge Nurse: Available 24/7; may take patient assignments based on unit needs
• Nurse Aids: 3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) per shift with a ratio of 1:10
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Cpap, Bipap, High Flow; stable vents expected in the future
• Monitoring: Monitor techs available; RNs must read, verify, and sign off on strips

Scheduling

• Shifts:

  • Day: 0700-1930
  • Night: 1900-0730
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling and block scheduling allowed, subject to unit needs
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend; Night shifts on Fri/Sat/Sun; Day shifts on Sat/Sun
• Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation for permanent staff; travelers may be required to work weekends based on unit needs

Additional Information

• Floating Requirement: Travelers are the first to float; may float to MedSurg/Tele or up to ICU for ACU status patients
• Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs; scrub jackets allowed but must be actual scrub jackets (no hoodies or sweat-jackets)
• Orientation:

  • 1st day: HR and clinical educator introduction, shadowing
  • 2nd day: Continued shadowing
  • 3rd day: Independent work

This information is crucial for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this position to understand the expectations, requirements, and environment of the role.