Travel Nurse RN - PCU in Cooperstown, NY

Job Summary : As a Registered Nurse in our Progressive Care Unit (PCU), you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to patients who require intermediate-level monitoring and treatment.

You will work in a dynamic healthcare environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.

This position offers an opportunity to advance your nursing career while making a meaningful impact on patient lives. Key Responsibilities : Patient Care : Provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and implementing prescribed treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.

Assessment and Monitoring : Conduct thorough assessments of patients' conditions and continuously monitor their progress, promptly identifying any changes or deterioration.

Documentation : Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including nursing assessments, care plans, and progress notes, ensuring compliance with legal and hospital regulations.

Collaboration : Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust patient care plans, making evidence-based decisions to optimize patient outcomes.

Education : Educate patients and their families on the plan of care, medications, and any necessary lifestyle modifications.

Offer emotional support and answer questions to alleviate concerns. Equipment Operation : Operate and maintain specialized equipment used in the PCU, such as cardiac monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps, ensuring patient safety and accuracy.

Emergency Response : Respond promptly to changes in patient condition, initiate emergency protocols when necessary, and provide life-saving interventions as required.

Quality Assurance : Adhere to hospital policies, quality standards, and infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and the highest level of care.

Professional Development : Stay current with the latest advancements in nursing practice, attending continuing education programs and training sessions as required.

Communication : Maintain effective communication with the healthcare team, patients, and their families, ensuring a collaborative and compassionate care environment.

Qualifications : Valid RN license in state of practice and current BLS certification. Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, preferably in a progressive care unit or a related critical care setting.

ACLS certification is highly desirable. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. Commitment to patient-centered care and evidence-based practice.

Benefits : Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Access to ongoing training and development programs.

Supportive and collaborative work environment. Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives. PCU RN 24 bed unit 13 week assignment 36 hrs 12 hr nights, 7p-7 : 30a AHA BLS & AHA ACLS required Active NY license 2 yrs of RN experience required along with 2 yrs of PCU / SCU experience Travel experience required Must be proficient with Tele, Drips, A lines, Vents, Post Cardiac Interventions, and High Acuity Surgical Posts EMR : EPIC 04 / 23 start