Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU RN) - 26-03465

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU RN)

Shift: Night Shift – 12 Hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Duration: 13 Weeks

Desired Location:

Watertown, NY

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to patients with moderate to high acuity needs. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, leadership abilities, and experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to PCU/step-down patients
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, responding to changes promptly
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and care processes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
• Serve as charge nurse when required
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and patient handling procedures

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License – New York State required
• Minimum 1 completed travel assignment required
• Experience in Progressive Care or Critical Care settings preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required
• PALS – Preferred
• NIHSS certification (required within 6 months)
• Dysrhythmia certification (required within 6 months)

For more details reach at dparmar@navitashealth.com