Registered Nurse PCU

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

Overview

Department: Progressive Care

Shift’s Available: Varied

Employment Type:Per Diem

Hours:12hr

Location:Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

We are seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN, internally referred to as our Progressive Care Nurse. In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the PCU RN or Step-Down RN will provide specialized care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions who require close monitoring, intervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability, you will need to monitor changes in patients' conditions and respond promptly to any deterioration

• Utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters you must be able to recognize and interpret abnormalities in monitoring data

• Administer medications as directed by physicians, encompassing intravenous medications, antibiotics, pain management medications, and cardiac medications, while vigilantly monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects

• Perform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and administration of oxygen therapy, which may include assisting with procedures

• Adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safety

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf