Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown

Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Bariatric, BiPap monitoring, COVID, CVA, Cardiac Drip Management, DKA patients, High acuity patients, Post cardiac intervention, or Sheath pulls.

About the Role

This position is for a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown setting. The employer is an academic medical center recognized as a Best Places to Work, a teaching hospital, and a Magnet-recognized facility. It offers cross-training opportunities, tuition assistance, and is ranked among U.S. News best hospitals. The hospital operates as a Level 1, Level 3, or Level 4 trauma center and serves as a community hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients with medium to high acuity needs, closely monitoring vital signs, IV drips, and other key indicators.
• Administer medications and implement complex treatment plans, ensuring medical orders are carried out accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on managing acute or chronic conditions, including proper use of equipment like BiPAP/CPAP/Home Oxygen and vital sign or blood sugar monitors.
• Maintain timely and accurate patient records, adhering to hospital and departmental policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (ADN) or above in nursing.
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
• 1 year of experience in stepdown/progressive, neurology, cardiac, or another medium to high acuity setting (preferred).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Strong skills in hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and other advanced nursing care practices.
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems.

Schedule

• Day shift and night shift available.
• Full-time and part-time positions available.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401K.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.

Pay

$62,030 to $101,550 per year.