PCU - Progressive Care Unit (RN)

Tele Registered Nurse (RN) Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated Tele Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a stepdown unit. This position requires a combination of critical thinking, technical skills, and compassionate patient care for those in need of intensive nursing support. Shift and Schedule

Nights Shift Length: 12 hours Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Weekends: No weekends required Holidays: Required every other holiday Unit Information Unit Type: Stepdown Acute Number of Beds: 30 Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4 (may stretch to 5 during high census) Common Diagnoses: Cardiac, NSTEMI, post-cath lab, AFib, CHF, GI bleed, detox, respiratory distress, sepsis Responsibilities Administer and titrate IV nitroglycerin, heparin, diltiazem, and amiodarone as needed Monitor patients for any changes in condition and respond accordingly Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care Maintain accurate patient records and documentation Supervise nursing aides and ensure quality of care is maintained Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required Current

ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA) Experience with titration of drips is a must IV management experience preferred Experience with arterial lines is appreciated but not required Additional Information Charge nurses will take 2 patients while overseeing unit operations Respiratory therapy equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and Optiflow Telemetry technicians are available on the unit; RNs will not need to read their own strips Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs Orientation provided for up to 3 days