Progressive Care Registered Nurse (PCU)

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) is seeking an Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for step-down/telemetry patients. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, monitoring cardiac rhythms, IV medication administration, and coordinating care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes educating patients and families to support understanding and recovery, as well as ensuring safe transitions of care and continuity

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Telemetry/step-down care and IV medication administration.
• Effective communication with healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient education, safety, and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing patient assessments and monitor clinical responses.
• Manage cardiac/telemetry monitoring and hemodynamic observations.
• Administer IV medications and support safe, effective treatment delivery.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding and recovery.
• Support safe transitions of care and continuity of services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Telemetry care

IV meds administration

Team communication

Education

Active RN licensure

Job description

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for step-down/telemetry patients by performing comprehensive assessments, monitoring cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status, administering IV medications, and managing complex care plans.

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for step-down/telemetry patients by performing comprehensive assessments, monitoring cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status, administering IV medications, and managing complex care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing patient assessments and monitor clinical responses.
• Manage cardiac/telemetry monitoring and hemodynamic observations.
• Administer IV medications and support safe, effective treatment delivery.
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding and recovery.
• Support safe transitions of care and continuity of services.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Active RN licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in telemetry/step-down care and IV medication administration.
• Effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient education, safety, and quality care.