Crisis Contract - Registered Nurse - PCU job in Fort Smith, AR

Company: Gifted Healthcare
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Progressive Care Unit/PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurses care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment.
Progressive Care Unit/PCU RN Responsibilities:

• PCU Registered Nurses care for patients who need close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unstable enough to require ICU care.
  
• The PCU RN uses computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
  
• Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated.
  
• The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, telemetry nurse, cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.
  
• Provides exceptional bedside care
  
• Records patient's medical information and vital signs
  
• Prepares equipment and assists physician during examination and treatment of patient
  
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets electronic displays to help guide treatment
  
• Records all care information accurately and completely and in accordance with guidelines established for Registered Nurses
  
• Performs other position related duties as assigned

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