Step-Down Nurse/PCU Nurse - RN

Job Title: Step-Down Nurse/PCU Nurse - RN
Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Job Duration: 3 Months
Shift Hours: Shift 1 - 4X10 hour shift – Day/Night | Shift 2: 3X12 hour shift - Day/Night
For Travel Nurse: We do provide weekly stipend for travel nurse.
General Description:
A step-down nurse or a progressive care unit (PCU) nurse is a registered nurse who cares for patients who need close monitoring but are not in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Essential Responsibilities:

• Checking patients’ health status daily and making note of any changes or concerns.
• Caring for multiple patients throughout the same shift, often varying in age and condition.
• Monitoring patients with life-saving medical equipment such as IVs, catheters, feeding tubes and ventilators.
• Administering prescribed medications and performing drug dose titration.
• Performing diagnostic assessments and interventions when needed.
• Reporting and collaborating with other healthcare specialists.
• Updating and maintaining patient records and charts.
• Educating and supporting patients and their families.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• ACLS Certification.