Progressive Care Nurse

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our PCU Nurse, you will help acutely ill patients transitioning from intensive care or requiring close, continuous telemetry monitoring by providing exceptional intermediate nursing care, managing complex clinical conditions, and administering specialized treatments so they can safely progress in their recovery and achieve optimal outcomes. Every day you will work within our Progressive Care Unit, managing a dynamic patient assignment and utilizing advanced monitoring technology. You will be expected to frequently assess vital signs and cardiac rhythms, rapidly intervene if a patient’s condition changes, and collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong clinical assessment and telemetry interpretation skills, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and demonstrate excellent critical thinking when managing patients with high‑acuity medical needs. Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. Anticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families. Initiate emergency support measures (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and protect patients from injury. Assist with patient care duties, including emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene. We are offering $10K in relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Job Requirements Required Associate’s degree in Nursing or foreign equivalent. Critical care competency exam passing grade or successful completion of assigned online AACN Critical Care curriculum within one (1) year. One (1) year acute care RN experience. Valid compact state or Arizona RN license. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certificate. American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certificate. Demonstrated competency in basic EKG skills by passing an EKG test or successfully completing a basic EKG class/modules within six (6) months. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or foreign equivalent. Two (2) years of medical/surgical or one (1) year of critical care experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yavapai Regional Medical Center