Job Title: PCU
Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
Schedule: 7:00PM – 7:00AM x 3
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $67 – $72/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PCU for a temporary assignment in Springfield, Massachusetts. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a PCU:
• Work on a Medical Intermediate Care Unit (Daly 6B) that is half medical-tele and half medical step-down
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:3 for Intermediate Care and 1:6 for Medical patients
• Provide care for cases including PNA, COPD exacerbation, DKA, HHS, ETOH withdrawal, GIB, Sepsis, PE, UTI, and Respiratory failure
• Maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Demonstrate 1-2 years of relevant nursing experience
• Float to other units as needed
• Work on both sides of the floor (med-tele and IMC)
• Demonstrate experience with trachs and ventilator management
• Manage patients on high-flow nasal cannula and BiPAP
• Administer and monitor cardiac drips
• Perform telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Comply with all facility policies, procedures, and dress code requirements
• Maintain valid state licensure and required compliance documentation
Benefits for a PCU:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.