Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown

Incredible Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Incredible Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for PCU / Stepdown to deliver specialized care for medium to high acuity patients. You’ll monitor vitals, manage IV drips, and implement complex treatment plans in collaboration with physicians, respiratory therapists, and case managers.

The role requires an ADN or higher and an active RN license, with 1 year of stepdown or equivalent experience; BLS and ACLS certs are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (ADN) or above in nursing.
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
• 1 year experience in stepdown/progressive, neurology, cardiac, or another medium to high acuity setting preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Strong skills in hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation and other advanced nursing care practices.
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients with medium to high acuity needs, closely monitoring vital signs, IV drips and other key indicators.
• Administer medications and implement complex treatment plans, ensuring that medical orders are carried out accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on the management of their acute or chronic conditions, including the proper use of equipment like BiPAP/CPAP/Home Oxygen and vital sign or blood sugar monitors.
• Maintain timely and accurate patient records, adhering to hospital and departmental policies and regulations.

Skills

Stepdown nursing

Cardiac monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

EMR proficiency

Education

ADN or higher in nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Chicago, IL area for the following position: Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Bariatric, BiPap monitoring, COVID, CVA, Cardiac Drip Management, DKA patients, High acuity patients, Post cardiac intervention, or Sheath pulls.

• Shift(s) available: day shift, night shift, and mid shift
• Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
• Employer features: 401(K), EAP, Level 1 trauma center, Level 2 trauma center, Life Insurance, Magnet recognized, Medical, PTO, PTO, Retirement Plan, Teaching Hospital, Tuition Assistance, Tuition Assistance, Union facility, Union facility, U.S. News best hospital

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (ADN) or above in nursing
• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
• 1 year experience in stepdown/progressive, neurology, cardiac, or another medium to high acuity setting preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from the American Heart Association
• Strong skills in hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation and other advanced nursing care practices
• Proficient in electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for patients with medium to high acuity needs, closely monitoring vital signs, IV drips and other key indicators
• Administer medications and implement complex treatment plans, ensuring that medical orders are carried out accurately and promptly
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care
• Educate patients and their families on the management of their acute or chronic conditions, including the proper use of equipment like BiPAP/CPAP/Home Oxygen and vital sign or blood sugar monitors
• Maintain timely and accurate patient records, adhering to hospital and departmental policies and regulations

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance

Salary: $61,300 to $101,000 /year