Description
*Progressive Care Unit/PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job*Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurses care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment.*Progressive Care Unit/PCU RN Responsibilities:
- PCU Registered Nurses care for patients who need close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unstable enough to require ICU care.
- The PCU RN uses computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
- Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated.
- The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, telemetry nurse, cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.
- Provides exceptional bedside care
- Records patient's medical information and vital signs
- Prepares equipment and assists physician during examination and treatment of patient
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets electronic displays to help guide treatment
- Records all care information accurately and completely and in accordance with guidelines established for Registered Nurses
- Performs other position related duties as assigned
- Competitive pay packages
- Career Flexibility
- Day one Medical, Dental and Vision Plan from a National Provider
- Housing and Meal Stipend
- Contracts with Premier Facilities
- Referral bonuses – refer a friend and you both receive $500
- 24/7 support with Career Specialist
- Access to Social Worker 24/7
- Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24/7
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- AD&D Insurance
Job Types:
Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay:
$2, $2,479.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
- Perioperative Care
- Surgery
Physical setting:
- Hospital
- PCU
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sun City, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person