Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - RNPCUNS

NavitsPartners•Rochester, NY

About The Position

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on a 13-week contract assignment. The PCU cares for adult acute-care patients requiring a higher level of monitoring and intervention than a general medical-surgical unit. This role demands strong clinical judgment, cardiac monitoring expertise, and the ability to manage higher patient ratios in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of recent PCU, Telemetry, or high-acuity Med-Surg experience
Strong competency in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
Experience with IV therapy, peripheral line care, and emergency response
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting
Epic EMR experience (required)
BLS (AHA)
ACLS
Active New York State RN License

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult PCU patients with complex medical needs
Manage patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:7 , similar to high-acuity Med-Surg care
Continuously monitor telemetry and pulse oximetry for all assigned patients
Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and respond to clinical changes
Initiate and manage IV therapy, including peripheral line care and phlebotomy
Administer oxygen therapy via nasal cannula, face masks, and portable oxygen tanks
Provide non-invasive airway management, including BiPAP support
Care for patients with arterial lines, central lines, and titrated IV medication infusions
Receive and transition patients from the Emergency Department, PACU, ICU, and Med-Surg units
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams
Utilize Rapid Response and Code Teams during patient emergencies
Accurately document patient care and interventions in the Epic EMR
Deliver vigilant, compassionate, and patient-centered care in a dynamic clinical environment