Job Description
*Progressive Care Unit/PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job*
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurses care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment.
*Progressive Care Unit/PCU RN Responsibilities:*
* PCU Registered Nurses care for patients who need close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren’t unstable enough to require ICU care.
* The PCU RN uses computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
* Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated.
* The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, telemetry nurse, cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.
* Provides exceptional bedside care
* Records patient’s medical information and vital signs
* Prepares equipment and assists physician during examination and treatment of patient
* Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets electronic displays to help guide treatment
* Records all care information accurately and completely and in accordance with guidelines established for Registered Nurses
* Performs other position related duties as assigned
*Benefits of being a Gifted Healthcare Nurse:*
* Competitive pay packages
* Career Flexibility
* Day one Medical, Dental and Vision Plan from a National Provider
* Housing and Meal Stipend
* Contracts with Premier Facilities
* Referral bonuses – refer a friend and you both receive $500
* 24/7 support with Career Specialist
* Access to Social Worker 24/7
* Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24/7
* Short- and Long-Term Disability
* AD&D Insurance
*About Gifted Healthcare*
GIFTED Healthcare is a company that believes in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference!
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: $2,357.00 - $2,479.00 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Medical-Surgical
* Perioperative Care
* Surgery
Physical setting:
* Hospital
* PCU
Standard shift:
* Day shift
* Night shift
Weekly schedule:
* 3x12
Experience:
* Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* RN License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Sun City, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift,