Registered Nurse - PCU every other weekend and holiday rotation required (Night) Hours per Week: 36
Roles & Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care on a busy PCU/stepdown unit ...
Registered Nurse - PCU every other weekend and holiday rotation required (Night) Hours per Week: 36
Roles & Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care on a busy PCU/stepdown unit with frequent admissions, transfers, and discharges • Continuously assess adult patients and intervene promptly for changes in condition • Interpret telemetry and monitor cardiac rhythms to support timely clinical decisions • Safely titrate IV drips (heparin, octreotide, insulin, etc.) per unit protocols • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including charge nurses and tele/monitor techs, to coordinate care • Provide clear, accurate documentation in EPIC and participate in unit handoffs • Support unit throughput by assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently • Model safe patient handling using equipment such as LUCAS, hoyer lifts, and sit-to-stand devices
Qualifications • Current, active RN license (eligible to practice in the region) • Minimum 2 years of RN experience (PCU/stepdown, telemetry, med/surg, ICU or ED experience valued) • Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (must be current at time of submission) • Ability to interpret telemetry and titrate drips per protocol • Drivers license required at time of submittal to confirm radius compliance • Willingness to complete orientation requirements including an open-book skills exam (90% required to continue assignment) • Adherence to unit infection control/personal appearance policies (artificial nails prohibited)
Education • Active RN license required • BSN not required
Knowledge & Skills • Telemetry monitoring and interpretation • IV medication administration and drip titration • Patient assessment and acuity-based decision making • Familiarity with EPIC charting system • Experience with code carts and emergency response protocols • Safe patient handling techniques and use of LUCAS, hoyer lift, sit-to-stand • Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced acute care setting • Stroke care basics and NIHSS assessment knowledge
Benefits • Generous travel nurse support including housing assistance and travel coordination • Comprehensive onboarding with unit-specific classroom orientation and hands-on shifts • Licensure assistance and reimbursement support to help you stay current • Professional development opportunities and paid continuing education support • A supportive team environment with experienced charge nurses and telemonitor techs • Flexible scheduling within a predictable 6-week rotation • Access to modern equipment (EPIC charting, LUCAS, hoyer lift) and strong unit resources • Clinical mentorship and a culture that values collaboration and growth