A PCU (Progressive Care Unit) RN is a registered nurse who provides specialized care for patients who are critically ill or require close monitoring, but do not require intensive care.
The PCU RN works as a member of a healthcare team in a hospital setting, and is responsible for :
Assessing, planning, and implementing patient care, taking into account the patient's age, medical history, and current condition.
Administering medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician, and monitoring the patient's response to these interventions.
Monitoring and recording vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing patterns, and reporting any changes to the physician.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, such as physicians, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure that the patient's care plan is coordinated and effective.
Educating patients and families about their health conditions, treatments, and self-care strategies.
Responding to emergency situations, such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress, and initiating appropriate interventions.
Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality, and ensuring that all patient care is provided in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
The PCU RN must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
A bachelor's degree in nursing and a current registered nurse (RN) license are required, and prior experience in progressive care or critical care is preferred.
This is a not full time but contracted travel position.
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $33-49 per hour
Medical City Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in McKinney, Texas. The RN in Recovery/PACU performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on the post-anesthesia care patients/surgical service...
Staff - Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Nurse Coordinator - $34-44 per hour
Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Nurse Coordinator Level II for a nursing job in Prosper, Texas. Posted job title: Clinical Coordinator Ii, Rn. ...
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse RN Home Health
Offer Based on Years of Experience What You Need to Know Our Investment in You We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits and rewards to full-time employees who work over 30 hours per week and their families, including: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Pr...
Temp - Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Room ER Nights GlensFalls NY
Cerner experience HIGHLYPreferred. NYlicense must be active at the time of submission turnaround timefor issuance is 30 days minimum: /. ...
RN (Registered Nurse) – M/S Tele
You will provide assistance and care for residents/patients, supervise nursing staff, offer guidance and support, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and ensure that all operational tasks are completed efficiently and on time following the nurse practice act and state and federal regulati...
Registered Nurse (RN) FT Nights
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process while delivering, directing and supervising care to patients admitted to the nursing unit. We are currently hiring for a Reg...
Registered Nurse, SICU RN Traveler
SICU RN needed for a 13 week travel nurse assignment. The SICU Registered Nurse must be competent in a broad variety of high-level nursing skills and posses expertise in evaluating and administering care. Must have at least one recent year of Surgical Intensive Care Unit RN experience, current BLS, ...
Hospice Nurse RN Registered Nurse
Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Registered Nurse Salary: $78, - $90, Shift: Monday - Friday Hours: Daytime hours + Call requirement; Varies On Call Expectation: Rotating; Varies We are looking for a minimum of RN License in the state of TX What You Need to Know Our Investment in You We ar...
RN, Registered Nurse - IMC Telemetry
DescriptionSummary:The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Medical Equipment• Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility• Uses standard diagnostic t...
staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Resource - $23+ per hour
Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Resource for a nursing job in Plano, Texas. Psychiatric Resource Registered Nurse. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring tha...