RN PCU

**Job Description: Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU RN)** We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. This role is vital in providing high-quality patient care to individuals experiencing acute medical conditions that require close monitoring and advanced nursing interventions. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide direct patient care in a PCU setting, ensuring the health and safety of patients with a variety of medical conditions. - Monitor patient vitals, administer medication, and manage drips including insulin and cardiac medications. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute patient care plans. - Perform advanced assessments and interventions such as starting IVs, EKGs, and post-cardiac catheterization care. - Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions. - Ensure compliance with hospital protocols and standards of care. **Qualifications:** - Active nursing license and BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (NIHSS before start date). - Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in Progressive Care or Telemetry nursing is required. - Previous travel nursing experience preferred but not mandatory. - Mandatory EPIC documentation experience from the past two years. - Strong communication and critical thinking skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing patient conditions. **Shifts and Schedule:** - Full-time, 12-hour Night shifts. - Every other weekend and holiday commitment required. - Flexibility to float to appropriate units as needed. **Patient Population:** The PCU cares for adult patients with diagnoses including but not limited to Acute Coronary Syndrome, heart failure, respiratory distress requiring Bipap/CPAP, patients on cardiac drips, those undergoing recovery post-PTCA/stent procedures, and patients requiring close observation for various medical issues. **Equipment and Support:** - Utilize telemetry monitoring systems and other advanced medical equipment. - Access to 24/7 respiratory therapy support. - Transport protocols and procedures for patient transfers are in place. **Work Environment:** - Fast-paced, collaborative team atmosphere within an established healthcare facility committed to patient care. - Nurse-to-patient ratio of 3:1, ensuring quality, individualized patient care. Join our team and make a difference in critical patient care! --- **At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:** Health & Retirement Benefits Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more… Complimentary Onboarding We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster. On-Call Support We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction. 401k Retirement Savings Plan After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match. Recruiter Matching When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty. Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on. We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why: SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019 SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023 Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023 Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!