Registered Nurse - PCU

ATC Travelers A • Virginia Beach, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Step-Down) Registered Nurse at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, you will provide expert nursing care to patients with complex medical and post-surgical conditions who require intermediate-level monitoring (higher acuity than Med/Surg but lower than ICU). You will utilize telemetry and advanced interventions to manage critically ill patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's in Nursing).
• Active Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required (or must be willing to obtain quickly upon hire).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of recent acute care hospital experience, preferably in a step-down, ICU, or cardiac telemetry setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and continuously monitor telemetry data, EKG rhythms, and advanced hemodynamics.
• Administer high-risk medications (including cardiac drips/titration and insulin drips), manage complex intravenous lines, and operate equipment such as Alaris pumps and BiPAP.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans alongside physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Act as a primary coordinator for all care disciplines and provide compassionate support and education to patients and their families regarding their diagnosis and post-discharge needs.
• Maintain accurate, real-time documentation within the electronic health records (EHR) system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree