What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse – Progressive Care position at AMN Healthcare?
The population consists of surgical oncology patients, urology, gynecological and colorectal. This includes, but is not
limited to: ENT surgeries (radical neck, oral reconstruction total laryngectomy, etc.)
Pancreatic/liver surgeries (Whipple surgery) Colon surgery (colectomy, ileostomy, colostomy, wound vac and wound manager) Gynecological surgery/procedures
Urology procedures. Patients in this setting may require frequent neurological assessments and collaborative evaluations to manage
intermediate care status. Continuity of care is facilitated in this unit through ICU transition for optimization of clinical outcomes. Registered nurses provide care in conjunction with the nursing assistant and medical team. Assignments are based on the patient’s needs, the geographical location of the patients, and the resources available. The charge nurse does not have a patient assignment. BLS is required upon hire.