RN-PCU

Facility: Hospital in Tucson, Arizona • 13-week contract • 36 hours/week • Start date: ASAP

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team for a 13-week contract assignment in a dynamic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) environment while also supporting Med/Surg units as part of the float team. This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, manage patients with varying levels of acuity, and collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients in the PCU and Med/Surg settings.
• Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses and varying levels of acuity.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and other prescribed interventions safely.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, laboratory results, and other clinical indicators as appropriate.
• Recognize and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education regarding medications, treatment plans, disease management, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Follow hospital policies, nursing standards, infection-control procedures, and patient-safety guidelines.
• Float between PCU and Med/Surg units based on staffing and patient-care needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism when adapting to different units, patient populations, and workflows.
• Support a positive, team-oriented environment and advocate for patient needs.

Requirements

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous experience in PCU, Progressive Care, Med/Surg, or a similar acute-care setting.
• Experience caring for patients with varying levels of acuity.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to safely manage multiple patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Comfortable floating between PCU and Med/Surg assignments as needed.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.