Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Incredible Health is actively hiring in the Chicago, IL area for a Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown. You will provide specialized care for medium to high acuity patients, monitor vitals, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Shift options include day, night, and mid; job types cover full-time, part-time, and per diem. Comprehensive benefits and strong patient care focus are offered by a Level 1 trauma center environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in nursing and active RN license.
• 1 year of stepdown/progressive, neurology or cardiac with high acuity preferred.
• Strong hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for medium to high acuity patients with vigilant monitoring.
• Administer medications and execute complex treatment plans accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers and others.
• Educate patients and families on management of acute or chronic conditions and devices.
• Maintain timely, accurate patient records per hospital policies.

Skills

Hemodynamic monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

BLS/ACLS certifications

Education

Associate’s Degree 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