RN - Stepdown

PCU Registered Nurse (RN)We are seeking a dedicated and flexible PCU Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. This position will primarily involve providing care in a stepdown unit with a 12-hour night shift schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting and hold the necessary certifications.Unit InformationUnit Type: StepdownNumber of Beds: 40 beds with an average daily census of 24Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 on both days and nightsCommon Diagnoses: Adults with cardiac, renal, or respiratory conditions; dialysis; cancer; sepsis; stroke; post-operative careRequired Skills: Competency in arterial lines and titration of drips (Heparin, Nitro, Dopamine, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Insulin)ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality patient care in a stepdown unit, managing complex medical conditions.Monitor patients and interpret telemetry; RNs must read and interpret their own strips.Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Conduct patient assessments and develop nursing care plans.Provide support and education to patients and their families.Adhere to established policies and procedures, including compliance with infection control protocols.QualificationsExperience: Minimum of 2 years in a similar nursing roleCertifications: ACLSBLS CertificationNIHSSGeneral Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license and have no restrictions due to proximity to affiliated facilities.Work EnvironmentShift Length: 12 hoursWeekend Requirements: Every other weekendHoliday Requirements: Minimum of 2 holidays during the contract periodFloating Requirements: Potentially float to MedSurg or ICU to care for PCU acuity patientsDress CodeScrub color is navy blue.Additional NotesThis unit emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication skills, as it serves diverse cultural populations, primarily Hispanic and Somalian. Overhead lifts are available in half the rooms, along with portable lifts and vein finders, ensuring a focus on patient care and experience.Please be prepared to engage in orientation and provide upfront requests for time off, with a limit of 7 days per 13-week contract. Additional requests will not be accommodated.