RN - 19512759

LAS • Irving, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) will work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Dallas, Texas. The unit has 11 beds and provides PCU-level care. Nurses may be required to float to the Medical-Surgical unit. Staffing on both day and night shifts consists of one charge nurse and three staff nurses, with a technician when the unit is full. Patient ratios are 4:1 and may be 5:1 when a technician is available.

The unit uses Meditech electronic medical records and has bedside vital signs machines in each room. Common procedures include paracentesis and thoracentesis. The ideal candidate is a communicative team player with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills. The role offers schedule options intended to accommodate personal needs and access to new equipment and technology while working alongside experienced staff.

Requirements

• Active nursing license.
• At least 2 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Telemetry interpretation skills.
• PCU-level experience or higher; Medical-Surgical-only nursing experience does not meet the stated requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with critical cardiac drips.
• Hematoma management following sheath removal.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care at the PCU level or higher.
• Interpret telemetry.
• Float to the Medical-Surgical unit as required.
• Perform or assist with common unit procedures, including paracentesis and thoracentesis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed