• RN Cardiac PCU

    Amergis (Johnstown, PA)


    Salary: $2134 / Week

     

    The Progressive Care Unit RN, as a professionalpractitioner, assumes the responsibility and accountability for deliveringpatient care to telemetry/progressive care patients. The Progressive Care UnitRN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective andefficient manner with supervision. This individual employs critical thinkingand performance ability in the coordinator of patient care, consistentlyperforms according to nursing standards, and is accountable in managing patientcare and assisting others in the management of patient care. The Progressive Care Unit RN is sometimesalso called a step-down nurse, cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgicalstepdown and in some medical centers, the PCU is also known as a transition orintermedia unit.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices

    + One year prior professional nursing experience preferredwith one year progressive care unit experience preferred

    + Current CPR if applicable

    + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

    + Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

    + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

    + Must be at least 18 years of age

     

    Unit Profile

     

    Floor: Stepdown Cardiac

     

    Trauma Level: 1

    Position Information:

    • Facility Department/Cost Center: 16910 (614) Progressive Care Unit

    • Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RN

    • Specialty: PCU – Stepdown Cardiac

    • Number of Openings: 1

    • Shift: Nights: 7P – 7A

    • Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36

    • Weekend Hours: Every Other

    • Call Requirements: As Needed.

    • Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH

    • Years of Experience: 1

    + • Float Requirements: As Needed/ Resource Team

    • Additional Notes:

    Unit Information:

    • Number of Beds: 20

    • Patient Ratios: 5:1 to 6:1

    • EH R: EPIC

    • Supervisor :

    • Patient Population e.g. “geriatric, adult, peds, etc.”: Serves all ages.

    Hiring Profile:

    • Must Have Skills/Experience: Tele/ Cardiac Step-down

    • Preferred Skillset/Experience:

    • Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Intermediate Cardiac Care Bedside and Telemetry monitoring . 20 Acute MI, ACS, Pulmonary Edema, CHF. Arrhythmia, Chest Pain Post op Carotid endarterectomy and stents Post AAA Post PCI , Interventional Cardiac Cath with Arterial lines IV infusi on.

    • Personality Fit: Professional.

    • Required Education: Licensure/Certification needed to work as an RN in Pennsylvania.

    Dress Code:

    • Scrub Color: Nm will connect after clearance on specifics.

    • Any unacceptable attire: No casual wear.

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.