Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

PTO

Tuition Assistance

Magnet recognized hospital

Job summary

Incredible Health in Newark, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse – PCU/Stepdown to provide specialized care for medium to high acuity patients. This role requires active RN license and ADN or higher, with BLS/ACLS and EMR proficiency.

Shift options include day and night, with full-time, part-time, and per diem openings. The hospital offers benefits such as medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, and tuition assistance, consistent with a Magnet-recognized teaching hospital.

Qualifications

• ADN or higher nursing degree
• Active RN license
• 1 year of stepdown/neurology/cardiac experience preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Strong hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Proficient with electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for medium to high acuity patients on PCU/stepdown
• Administer medications and follow complex treatment plans accurately
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families on condition management and device use
• Maintain timely patient records in EMR and comply with policies

Skills

Hemodynamic monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Medication administration

Critical care nursing

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or higher

Active RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Newark, 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