Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Best Places to Work recognition

Cross training

Magnet recognized

PTO

Tuition Assistance

U.S. News best hospital

Job summary

Incredible Health is actively hiring experienced Registered Nurses for the PCU/Stepdown unit in Perth Amboy, NJ. This role involves caring for medium to high-acuity patients, closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians and care teams.

Shifts are available day, night, and mid, with full-time, part-time, and per diem options. The hospital offers benefits such as 401(k), PTO, tuition assistance, and recognition for excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for medium to high acuity patients and monitor vital signs and IV drips.
• Administer medications and implement complex treatment plans accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers and other staff.
• Educate patients and families on management of acute or chronic conditions and equipment use.
• Maintain timely, accurate patient records in line with policies.

Skills

Hemodynamic monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Advanced nursing care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Perth Amboy, 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, night shift, and mid shift
• Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
• Employer features: 401(K), Best Places to Work recognition, Cross training, Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Award recipient, Magnet recognized, PTO, 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