Neuro Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse - Nights
Job ID: 112361
About the Role
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Position Highlights
- $15,000 Sign On Bonus eligible
- 3 (12)hr night shifts: 7p to 7a
- Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend
- Flexible Scheduling
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) exam eligible after 1 year
- Benefit eligible first day of month after start
- 401(k) with match
Join a fast-paced, 21-bed progressive care unit specializing in stroke, brain injury, seizures, and post-neurosurgical patients as a Registered Nurse. Located in the Plaza Tower, this unit bridges ICU and general care, offering continuous telemetry and advanced neuro monitoring. Nurses here work closely with neurologists and a full interdisciplinary team, with strong support from leadership and a dedicated nurse educator. Ideal for nurses seeking to deepen neuro skills in a high-acuity, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.
Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation.
About the Organization
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
About the Unit
The Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is a 21-bed unit dedicated to the care of patients in need of specialized nursing care at a critical point in their healthcare journey, where they are at high risk for clinical deterioration. Progressive care, with lower nurse-patient ratios, allows for frequent assessment, intervention, treatment, and specialized monitoring. The unit cares for pre- and postoperative neurosurgical, neuro-medicine, and stroke patients with complex needs using a team approach with nurses, charge nurses, and patient care techs. Bedside, central monitoring, and remote telemetry are standard for all PCU patients.
Many resources are available to nurses on this unit, including Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Managers, and a Nurse Educator. Additionally, this nursing team collaborates with and is supported by a wide array of multidisciplinary providers, physicians, and pharmacists. A specialized orientation is provided to prepare nurses to care for the neuroscience patient as well as training specific to Progressive Care. Ongoing education and professional development are supported and encouraged.