Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Job Title

Patient Monitoring & Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe assessments on high-acuity patients transitioning from the ICU or requiring close observation.
• Continuously interpret cardiac rhythms, telemetry, and vital signs, proactively recognizing signs of deterioration to prevent critical emergencies.
• Monitor and document the effectiveness of treatments, lab results, and patient responses to medical interventions.

Clinical Interventions & Care

• Safely administer and manage prescribed medications, IV therapies, complex treatments, and specialized cardiac drips.
• Provide wound care, device management, and post-surgical recovery support.
• Execute physician orders accurately utilizing computerized documentation and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

Collaboration & Education

• Act as the primary coordinator for patient care disciplines, working closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the broader healthcare team.
• Assess discharge planning needs and assist patients and families with healthcare decision-making.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management, recovery expectations, and ongoing wellness.

Qualifications & Requirements

• License/Certification: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia.
• Life Support: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). BSN is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 to 2 years of recent acute care, medical-surgical, or telemetry nursing experience.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and proficiency in IV therapy. Experience with Epic charting is highly preferred.
• Attributes: Ability to adapt, multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE