Registered Nurse - PCU @ MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, United States
Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: At least 2 years of experience in specialty required, with at least 1 prior travel assignment License: Pending DC license accepted, but must have license prior to start date Certifications: - Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Preferred: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Must-Have: - Skills in Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown - Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias - Starting IVs - Experience with High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Job Description: - Work in a Medical-Surgical/Intermediate Care Unit with a variety of diagnoses.- Care for thoracic surgery and other specialized surgery patients like Le Fort and AAA repair.- Handle patients with conditions such as GI bleeds, pneumonia, liver failure, and CHF exacerbations.- Work with a patient-nurse ratio of 1:4.- Manage medication through Pyxis system.- Complete orientation of 28 hours, modules prior to and during the orientation phase.- Care for COVID-19 patients as needed.- Flu vaccine required for all employees. - Previous experience in a teaching hospital is preferred.- Cerner charting system experience preferred.- Weekend coverage required every other weekend.- Scrubs are not provided; any color without hospital logos is acceptable. Please apply if you meet the above requirements and are willing to be flexible with weekend and COVID-19 patient assignments. Note: Ensure your profile meets licensing and certification requirements, and be ready for a fast-paced environment focused on high-quality patient care.