Step-Down Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

• Shift: 3x12 Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
  
• Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend + holiday rotation
  
• Ratio: Typically 1:3-4 at night
  
• Float: Yes, within scope
  
• Certs Required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (AHA only)
  
• Experience: Minimum 1+ year (first-timers accepted)
  
• License: SC or Compact RN license
  
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma, Magnet, Teaching Hospital
  
• Unit Info: 22-bed transplant PCU with intermediate care and 5 stepdown beds. Primary population includes kidney/liver/kidney-pancreas transplants, nephrology, and urology patients.
  
• Charting: EPIC
  
• Block schedule: Possible with manager approval.
  
• Job Summary
  

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Progressive Care Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients with complex medical conditions, ensuring their safety and comfort during their stay. This role is essential in a teaching hospital environment, where you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care. You will be responsible for monitoring patients' conditions, administering medications, and providing education to patients and their families regarding care plans and treatments.

• Assess and monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and overall health status.
  
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  
• Provide education to patients and families on managing health conditions, including infectious disease care and memory care.
  
• Utilize medical imaging systems effectively for diagnostic purposes.
  
• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards and protocols.
  
• Assist in esthetic laser treatment procedures as necessary.
  
• Support patients with disabilities by adapting care techniques to meet their unique needs.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress and interventions.
  

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; experience in progressive or critical care preferred.
  
• Familiarity with teaching hospital environments is advantageous.
  
• Experience in infectious disease care, memory care, or toddler care is a plus.
  
• Knowledge of medical imaging systems and standards is beneficial.
  
• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is desirable.
  
• Strong communication skills for effective patient education and teamwork are essential.
  

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients through compassionate and skilled nursing care.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $1,881.84 - $1,974.17 per week

Work Location: In person