RN - PCU-Tucson-Arizona-Pay Negotiable

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary

Provides nursing care to patients requiring a level of monitoring and intervention between general medical-surgical care and intensive care. Manages patients with cardiac, respiratory, or other conditions requiring close observation, telemetry monitoring, and timely intervention.

Education & Experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Minimum 1 year of med-surg or telemetry nursing experience (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications
• Current RN license in state of practice (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (Required)

Key Responsibilities
• Monitors telemetry and vital signs to identify early signs of patient deterioration.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders and unit protocols.
• Performs ongoing patient assessments and communicates changes in condition to the care team.
• Provides patient and family education on disease process, medications, and discharge planning.
• Assists with patient mobility, activities of daily living, and safety precautions.
• Documents care provided and patient response in the medical record.