Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit
About The Role
As a Registered Nurse on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), you will deliver high-quality, individualized nursing care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring and close clinical observation. This is a dynamic and intellectually stimulating role that places you at the intersection of critical thinking, compassionate patient interaction, and advanced cardiac monitoring. You will serve as a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, collaborating with physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals to drive meaningful patient outcomes. Every shift, you will apply the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to a broad spectrum of medical conditions, making clinical acuity and adaptability essential strengths in this role.
What You'll Do
- Deliver direct, individualized nursing care to PCU/telemetry patients using evidence-based, scientific nursing principles
- Connect patients to cardiac monitoring equipment and accurately read, interpret, and respond to electrocardiogram (ECG) and heart rate data
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized care plans aligned with desired patient outcomes
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and their families, serving as a trusted advocate throughout the care continuum
- Maintain full compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act and all applicable regulatory, policy, and accreditation standards
- Participate actively in committee work, quality improvement initiatives, and survey readiness activities
- Handle sensitive and confidential patient information with the highest degree of professionalism and discretion
- Maintain a professional presence and demeanor at all times, serving as a standard-bearer for nursing excellence on the unit
Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas (or compact eligibility)
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- ACLS certification required prior to completion of orientation
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required prior to completion of orientation
Skills & Attributes
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with diverse patient populations
- Strong telemetry interpretation and cardiac monitoring skills (or eagerness to develop them)
- Excellent interpersonal communication with patients, families, and care team members
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly Rate: $30.51 – $55.03 (commensurate with experience)
- Sign-On Bonus: $12,500
- Relocation Assistance: $5,000
- Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Self-Scheduled