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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)

AMN HEALTHCARE

Job Details

PCU RN's closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN'S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN's work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.

Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
  • RN's can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
***Must have at least 2 years experience and be willing to work 4 shifts per month. Orientation will be held every Monday with one unit shift in the same week. Patient ratio 1:3

Benefits

In addition to per diem assignments that let you choose your location and schedule, AMN Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Excellent Pay
  • Direct Deposit
  • Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period)
  • Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability.
  • 401k
  • FREE Online CEU's to all Active Staff'



About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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