PCU Registered Nurse

ATC Travelers A • Norfolk, VA

3h

About The Position

Patient Monitoring: Conduct continuous telemetry monitoring and expert assessments for complex medical-surgical, post-surgical, or stepdown cardiac patients.
Clinical Care: Administer medications, manage intravenous drips, perform wound care, and manage airways, including prioritizing care for patients with high-acuity needs.
Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with doctors, specialists, and support staff to develop, implement, and update care plans.
Safety & Advocacy: Ensure patient safety through precise documentation, recognizing subtle condition changes, and advocating for patient rights.
Education: Educate patients and their families regarding disease management, treatments, and discharge planning.

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Virginia or compact state.
• Minimum 1-2 years of acute care experience, preferably in a PCU, Stepdown, or ICU setting.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) are required. NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is often required.
• Proficiency in EMR systems (such as Epic) and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Diploma or Degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN; BSN is often preferred).

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous telemetry monitoring
• Expert assessments for complex medical-surgical, post-surgical, or stepdown cardiac patients
• Administer medications
• Manage intravenous drips
• Perform wound care
• Manage airways, including prioritizing care for patients with high-acuity needs
• Collaborate with doctors, specialists, and support staff to develop, implement, and update care plans
• Ensure patient safety through precise documentation
• Recognizing subtle condition changes
• Advocating for patient rights
• Educate patients and their families regarding disease management, treatments, and discharge planning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees