Job Title: PCU
Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Schedule: 7:00AM – 7:00PM x 3
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $55 – $60/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PCU for a temporary assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a PCU:
• Provide primary nursing care in a Progressive Care Unit (15-bed unit including 3 Step Down ICU beds and 12 telemetry beds)
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4 for Progressive Care and 1:3 for Step Down ICU
• Perform telemetry monitoring and telemetry strip reading
• Conduct fingerstick blood sugar testing
• Utilize Meditech charting system for documentation
• Administer medications using Pyxis system
• Operate equipment including BIPAP and continuous cardiac monitoring devices
• Work day shift hours of 0645 to 1915
• Work 36 scheduled hours per week following first week of orientation
• Float to all acute units in-house, including Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, and ER as needed
• Maintain current ACLS certification (preferred)
• Maintain current PALS certification (preferred)
• Maintain NIHSS certification (preferred)
• Possess at least 1 year of hospital acute care experience within the last year
• Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred
• Maintain valid state licensure
• Adhere to facility dress code by wearing scrubs
• Arrive the Thursday prior to start date to attend employee health appointment on Friday
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.
