RN - PCU * Flexible on Experience

About Progressive Care Services (PCU)

Our progressive care units are for patients who require more medical attention than is available on a general unit, but less than what is required in the ICU. Our board-certified, multidisciplinary team of specialists offer compassionate care for our Medical, Cardiac and Surgical PCU patients.

Each unit offers specialized care for a range of conditions.

• 45-Bed Cardiac PCU*
• Nurse to patient ratios based on acuity (very fast pace) 4:1
• Patient turnover ranges from 1 3 days
• Types of patients on this unit require various drips and rhythm monitoring
• Part of LGMC Shared Governance councils
• A supportive environment focused on fostering educational opportunities and specialty certification
• Leaders on this unit have a passion for supporting nurses in reaching their professional goals, excellent practice, and collegial relationships

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

• Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program (required)
• BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program at an accredited school of Nursing (preferred)

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as an RN in the state of Virginia or current multi-state compact RN license with eligibility to practice in VA is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (required)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*Bed size of the unit is normally 20. Due to COVID, merged two different units merged together into one.

***NO NEW GRADS Candidates must have at least 6 months of critical care RN experience in a hospital setting.

Number of openings: 9

Reason for vacancies: Growth of unit, and growth opportunities for current staff members

Orientation Schedule: Three (3) days Monday Wednesday

Reporting structure: Charge Nurse, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Director

Type of culture/management style of director or on the floor: Family style atmosphere, unit leader truly cares about her staff. Several of her RNs have been promoted up to different ICUs throughout the facility.

***Unit leader is willing to consider candidates that dont necessarily have progressive care experience, but have hospital experience and are open/willing to learn it.***

Compensation Details (Salary, Sign-on, Relo Asst. Shift diff, benefits, etc.):

Min: $27.70/hr (1-2 yrs exp.)

Mid: $34.63/hr (10 yrs exp.)

Max: $41.55/hr (20+ yrs exp.)

Shift differentials: $4 nights, $3 weekends

Up to $10,000 sign on bonus based upon years of experience with 2 year commitment

IDEAL CANDIDATES: Go-getter, positive can-do attitude.

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