Per Diem PCU RN – 12-Hour Shifts, Progressive Care

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Progressive Care RN (PCU RN) at Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX. This per diem, 12-hour shift role provides specialized care to patients requiring close monitoring and intervention.

You will conduct assessments, monitor telemetry, administer medications, and perform treatments per physician orders, while following hospital policies and safety guidelines. A valid RN license, BLS, ACLS, and acute care experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certificate within 30 days and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital; critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological and respiratory status, and monitor changes closely.
• Utilize telemetry and monitoring devices to observe cardiac rhythms and other parameters; recognize anomalies.
• Administer medications as directed by physicians; monitor for adverse reactions.
• Perform nursing interventions and treatments (wound care, catheter care, suctioning, oxygen therapy) as ordered.
• Adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and safety protocols.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Vital signs assessment

Cardiac rhythms interpretation

Medication administration

Infection control

Education

RN License (state)

BLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS certificate

BSN preferred

CCRN preferred

Job description

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Progressive Care RN (PCU RN) at Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX. This per diem, 12-hour shift role provides specialized care to patients requiring close monitoring and intervention.

You will conduct assessments, monitor telemetry, administer medications, and perform treatments per physician orders, while following hospital policies and safety guidelines. A valid RN license, BLS, ACLS, and acute care experience are required or preferred.