Progressive Care Registered Nurse (IMCU)

Job Description

Job Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a PCU (IMCU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a top Healthcare client.

This progressive care role coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care, specializing in pre-operative and post-operative nursing for patients requiring intermediate monitoring. The RN performs frequent assessments and autonomously manages treatments in collaboration with medical providers, serving as a dedicated patient advocate to support an unparalleled care experience in a high-acuity environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and throughout each shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures and other monitoring functions as ordered by the medical provider, ensuring thorough and timely documentation of all administered care.
• Administer prescribed medications safely and accurately, closely monitoring the patient for therapeutic response and managing any unintended effects.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment specifically utilized in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families, supporting the organization's commitment to an unparalleled patient experience.
• Collaborate effectively with medical providers and the care team to ensure coordinated and efficient delivery of pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.

Requirements

Education

• Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree is required.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required (implied by diploma/degree).

Experience

• All experience must be recent (within the last one year) to qualify.
• Required: Minimum of one (1) year of recent acute care PCU experience.
• Alternative Consideration: Candidates with recent acute care ER RN experience or three (3) years of recent acute Med-Surg experience may be considered.

Certifications/Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license is required (implied by the job title).
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) license is acceptable.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in pre-operative and post-operative nursing care for cardiac and medical-surgical patients.
• Strong assessment skills for identifying and reporting changes in patient status in a high-acuity setting.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical providers and serve as a patient advocate.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance .
• Life insurance and disability coverage .
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.