Role: RN Step Down (nursing)
Location: Cumming, GA
Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3x12)
Pay Rate: $45/hrs. - $50/hrs.

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced progressive care nurse to carefully monitor the condition of patients in our progressive care unit. In this role, your duties will include evaluating changes in cardiac and other vital signs, as well as initiating life-saving interventions. You will also be required to perform drug dose titration.

To ensure success, progressive care nurses should possess demonstrable experience in caring for acutely ill patients in step-down departments and the ability to work in a stressful environment. Accomplished candidates expertly monitor and interpret vital signs and proactively facilitate interventions.

Progressive Care Nurse Responsibilities:

• Studying patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to the progressive care unit.
• Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
• Interpreting measurements from specialized medical equipment.
• Monitoring and administering prescribed medication, as well as performing titration of drug doses.
• Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements, as well as designated interventions.
• Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention instructions.
• Updating and maintaining ward charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Overseeing Progressive Care Unit nursing assistants and support staff.
• Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.

Progressive Care Nurse Requirements:

• Candidate must have Critical Care or Intermediate Care Experience
• Min of 2 year of experience within specialty.
• Required BLS.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Medical-Surgical
• Surgery
• Telemetry

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• PCU
• Telehealth

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Critical care: 1 year (Preferred)
• PCU: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cumming, GA 30028: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person