Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) - 26-02421

NavitasPartners•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) provides specialized nursing care for adult patients requiring close monitoring following traumatic injuries or surgical interventions. This role involves caring for patients who are hemodynamically stable but require intermediate-level care, including telemetry monitoring and frequent clinical assessment. The nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care while ensuring patient safety, clinical stability, and optimal recovery outcomes.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Telemetry monitoring experience
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience for first-time travel nurses.
Ability to successfully complete a medication competency test

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Progressive Care / Telemetry unit
Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to abnormalities.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuous monitoring of patient conditions.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing protocols.
Provide post-operative and trauma-related nursing care for patients recovering from surgical interventions or traumatic injuries.
Manage patients with complex medical and surgical conditions requiring close monitoring.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and social services.
Participate in Rapid Response Team activations and emergency interventions when necessary.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record system
Follow infection control protocols, safety procedures, and hospital care standards.