Progressive Care Unit RN

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Cardiology Specialty Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a newly established Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit designed to support complex cardiovascular patients. The role emphasizes assessment, telemetry, and early recognition skills for a patient population recovering from cardiovascular procedures or requiring higher levels of monitoring.

Job Details Position involves rotating and day shifts, with schedules of 36 or 48 hours weekly, primarily night shifts. Required

2 years of progressive level of care nursing experience or critical care nursing experience; ACLS certification; experience with continuous invasive pressure monitoring, vasopressor and inotrope infusion management, temporary pacing, chest tube management, phlebotomy, and peripheral IV insertion.

2 years of critical care experience (highly preferred); charge RN experience; RN precepting experience. Responsibilities include caring for a complex cardiovascular patient population requiring assessments, telemetry monitoring, and early recognition of patient deterioration under a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio. Submission of applicable certifications and nurse licensure is required at the time of application.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits