What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nursing-RN, PCU position at StaffDNA?
Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Join our team as a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), providing specialized care for patients who require close monitoring but do not need intensive care unit-level support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patients' conditions regularly and develop personalized care plans tailored to their medical needs.
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs closely, and adjust treatments according to patient responses under physician guidance.
- Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to track patient progress effectively.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management and smooth transitions of care.
- Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment regimens, recovery processes, and discharge planning.
- Create accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions provided, and outcomes achieved in medical records systems.
Work Environment:
- This role is based in hospital PCUs serving patients transitioning from intensive care or requiring intermediate-level monitoring and support.
- The position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, effective communication skills, and the ability to handle dynamic healthcare situations calmly.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary with potential for career growth within progressive care nursing specialties or leadership roles.
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, retirement savings options, and paid leave policies.
- Supportive continuing education resources designed to maintain licensure requirements and enhance progressive care nursing competencies.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Your commitment to delivering high-quality intermediate-level patient care is greatly appreciated. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every employee can thrive professionally while positively impacting patient health outcomes daily.
*This information is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Actual job responsibilities may vary by location.*
