Medasource
RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Travel)
Medasource, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Hospital & Location
Hospital: Summit Medical Center
Address: 5655 Frist Boulevard, Unit Name: PCU
Cost Center: 630/633
Unit Specifics
Number of Beds: 34 in 630, 25 in 633
Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:5 on days; 1:5 to 1:6 on nights
Tech availability: 3 techs when full on 630; 2 techs when full on 633
Equipment: bipap, high flow O₂, vapotherm, alaris pumps, cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis, wound vacs with wound care
Documentation system: Meditech
Scheduling: 3 12‑hour shifts a week, every other weekend requirement for contract
Floating: may float between PCU units or to med‑surg floors
Patient Experience: hourly rounding on days, every 2 hours at night, AIDET, communication boards on 7th floor; Dept 633 has TV boards
Hiring Profile / Skill Set
Must have:
Critical thinking, EKG rhythm interpretation, experience with cardiac drip, insulin drip and heparin drip. Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred; peripheral IV skills.
Advanced skills needed:
ACLS, experience with bipap, high flow O₂, multiple oxygen delivery systems, stroke and post‑cardiac catheter care; peritoneal dialysis preferred; tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tubes.
Procedures Performed on Unit
Peritoneal dialysis
Thoracentesis
Paracentesis
Chest tube insertion
Dobhoff/NG tube insertion
Central line dressing changes
Wound vac trouble‑shooting
Certifications Required
BLS
ACLS
Dress Code Black scrubs
Compensation & Benefits Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit employee needs. 401k plan with company match, fully vested after eligibility, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this level is a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, alignment with market data, and other laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Medasource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Address: 5655 Frist Boulevard, Unit Name: PCU
Cost Center: 630/633
Unit Specifics
Number of Beds: 34 in 630, 25 in 633
Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:5 on days; 1:5 to 1:6 on nights
Tech availability: 3 techs when full on 630; 2 techs when full on 633
Equipment: bipap, high flow O₂, vapotherm, alaris pumps, cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis, wound vacs with wound care
Documentation system: Meditech
Scheduling: 3 12‑hour shifts a week, every other weekend requirement for contract
Floating: may float between PCU units or to med‑surg floors
Patient Experience: hourly rounding on days, every 2 hours at night, AIDET, communication boards on 7th floor; Dept 633 has TV boards
Hiring Profile / Skill Set
Must have:
Critical thinking, EKG rhythm interpretation, experience with cardiac drip, insulin drip and heparin drip. Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred; peripheral IV skills.
Advanced skills needed:
ACLS, experience with bipap, high flow O₂, multiple oxygen delivery systems, stroke and post‑cardiac catheter care; peritoneal dialysis preferred; tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tubes.
Procedures Performed on Unit
Peritoneal dialysis
Thoracentesis
Paracentesis
Chest tube insertion
Dobhoff/NG tube insertion
Central line dressing changes
Wound vac trouble‑shooting
Certifications Required
BLS
ACLS
Dress Code Black scrubs
Compensation & Benefits Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit employee needs. 401k plan with company match, fully vested after eligibility, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this level is a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, alignment with market data, and other laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity Medasource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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