Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Community hospital

Cross training

Magnet recognized

Medical

PTO

Teaching Hospital

U.S. News best hospital

Job summary

Incredible Health in Newark, NJ is actively hiring for a Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown. This role focuses on high-acuity patient care, including post cardiac interventions and complex medical cases.

Shifts include day and night; job types: full time, part time, and per diem. Benefits include 401(k), PTO, and access to teaching hospital resources.

Qualifications

• ADN or higher in nursing.
• Active RN license in good standing.
• 1 year stepdown/neurology/cardiac or similar high-acuity experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Proficient in EMR and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Strong rhythm interpretation and cardiac care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for medium to high acuity patients, closely monitoring vital signs and IVs.
• Administer medications and implement complex treatment plans as ordered.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families on management of acute or chronic conditions and equipment use.
• Maintain timely and accurate patient records per policies.

Skills

Hemodynamic monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Medication administration

Team collaboration

High-acuity nursing

Education

Associate’s Degree (ADN) in nursing

Active RN license

BLS/ACLS certifications (AHA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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