PCU / Stepdown

PCU/Telemetry RN – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility seeks a Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract in its PCU/Telemetry unit. This is a fast-paced neurosurgical and cardiac telemetry environment serving patients with stroke, trauma, epilepsy monitoring, and post-neurosurgical care.

Shift & Schedule

• Night Shift: 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

• Weekend Coverage: 6 shifts per 6-week period required
• Float: Yes — may rotate between nearby sister facilities
• Self-Scheduling with one pre-approved time off; flexible block scheduling not required

Clinical Scope

You'll manage high-acuity patients including:

• TIA/stroke (Comprehensive Stroke Center)
• Neurosurgical patients (ACDF, TLIF, XLIF, craniotomy)
• Subdural hematoma
• Epilepsy monitoring (dedicated EEG beds)
• Cardiac telemetry drips (primarily Cardene and Heparin, non-titrated)

Core duties: dysrhythmia monitoring and interpretation, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, cardiac drip management, rapid response collaboration, and interdisciplinary patient/family-centered care.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year RN experience (first-timers welcome)
• Active RN license; Compact license required at submission
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications
• PCU/telemetry or stepdown experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience preferred
• 2 references (1 year coverage, within last 3 years)

Dress Code

Solid navy blue uniforms or scrub attire (colored piping acceptable).

Support

Dedicated mentors, interdisciplinary teams (PT, OT, Speech, Pharmacy, Respiratory), and Rapid Response collaboration.

Contract Start: November 16, 2026