RN-PCU

Job Description

Job Description

Travel RN - PCU

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Facility: Hospital Setting
Contract: 13 Weeks
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start Date: ASAP
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Tucson, Arizona for a 13-week contract assignment. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic Progressive Care Unit (PCU) environment while also supporting Med/Surg units as part of the float team .

As a PCU/Med-Surg Float RN, you will care for a diverse patient population, manage patients with varying levels of acuity, and collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a flexible and adaptable nurse who enjoys working across different units while expanding their clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients in the PCU and Med/Surg settings.

• Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.

• Care for patients with a variety of medical and surgical diagnoses and varying levels of acuity.

• Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and other prescribed interventions safely.

• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, laboratory results, and other clinical indicators as appropriate.

• Recognize and promptly communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.

• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to support positive patient outcomes.

• Provide patient and family education regarding medications, treatment plans, disease management, and discharge instructions.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Follow hospital policies, nursing standards, infection-control procedures, and patient-safety guidelines.

• Float between PCU and Med/Surg units based on staffing and patient-care needs.

• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism when adapting to different units, patient populations, and workflows.

• Support a positive, team-oriented environment and advocate for patient needs.

Requirements

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license .

• Previous experience in PCU, Progressive Care, Med/Surg, or a similar acute-care setting .

• Experience caring for patients with varying levels of acuity.

• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to safely manage multiple patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Comfortable floating between PCU and Med/Surg assignments as needed.

• Current BLS, ACLS certification required.

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Barbra

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