What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Travel - Night Shift position at Transylvania Regional Hospital?
Certification and Job Details
Transylvania Regional Hospital is a full-service, critical access hospital operating 25 beds, serving the community of Transylvania and surrounding counties.
The hospital holds full accreditation from The Joint Commission and has received the Top 20 Critical Access Award six times.
Job Requirements
- All RNs must have completed BLS and ACLS certifications prior to the end of orientation.
- Prior experience in ICU/Stepdown or 1 year med/surg experience is preferred.
Schedule Information
The job involves working a weekend rotation, with three Mondays and Fridays per six-week scheduling period.
Holidays are observed according to the staffing matrix.
Unit-Specific Information
The Acute Care Unit operates under a Team-Based Care model, where all care providers, including medical doctors, nurses, case management, pharmacists, and physical therapists/occupational therapists, meet daily to discuss patient care, treatment plans, and discharge needs.
Additional Details
Unit Information: Acute Care Unit
Bed count: 30
Staff count: 40
Patient ratios: 2-4:1 for SD/ICU, 5-6:1 for Med-Surg
Equipment includes IV pumps, SCDs, Nova Stat glucometer, wound vac, Baxter feeding pump, lift equipment as needed, and Pyxis (limited to nurses)
The electronic medical record system used is Cerner.
