Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $2,864 per week in Albuquerque, NM

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.
• 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

13 week assignment

36 hrs

12 hr days

BLS, ACLS, & NIHSS required

NM or multi-state license

2 yrs of PCU experience in an 18 plus bed Tele / PCU unit required

May float to sister facilities within 20 miles of permanent assigned location

EMR : EPIC

10 / 28 start