Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown

Incredible Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Community hospital

Cross training

Magnet recognized

Medical

PTO

Teaching Hospital

U.S. News best hospital

Job summary

Incredible Health in New Brunswick, NJ is hiring a Registered Nurse for the PCU/Stepdown unit. Strong candidates have ADN or higher and RN licensure, with BLS/ACLS and hemodynamic monitoring experience.

Shifts include day and night; positions available as full-time, part-time, or per diem. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and patient education, with a focus on high-acuity care.

Qualifications

• RN with ADN or higher.
• Active RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for medium to high acuity patients.
• Administer medications and complex treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers.
• Educate patients and families on management of conditions and equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records per policies.

Skills

BLS & ACLS certifications

Hemodynamic monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

EMR proficiency

Education

ADN or higher

Active RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the New Brunswick, NJ 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 and night shift
• Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
• Employer features: 401(K), Community hospital, Cross training, Magnet recognized, Medical, PTO, Teaching Hospital, 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: $70,920 to $117,990 /year