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ICONMA, LLC Registered Nurse - PCU in United States
Registered Nurse – PCU Location: Wilmington, NC Duration: 13 weeks Description:
Studying patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to the progressive care unit.
Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
Interpreting measurements from specialized medical equipment.
Monitoring and administering prescribed medication, as well as performing titration of drug doses.
Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements, as well as designated interventions.
Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention instructions.
Updating and maintaining ward charts, patient files, and medical records.
Overseeing Progressive Care Unit nursing assistants and support staff.
Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.
Required skills / certs / exp: Minimum years of experience: Minimum 2 years of experience on the cardiac floor required. May screen if 1.5 year of CVICU experience in a large facility UNLESS traveler has more than 24 months of cardiac experience. Skills: Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Sheath Removal, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Post MI, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Titrate Cardiac drips, Chest tubes-Emerson/Pleuravac, External CPAP/BIPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management Certs: BLS & ACLS, NIHSS Preferred skills / certs / exp: Arterial line management, Wound Care/Wound Vac, and Charge Experience As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.