Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Magnet recognized hospital

Job summary

Incredible Health is actively hiring an Registered Nurse for the PCU/Stepdown unit in Somerville, NJ. The role covers day and night shifts, with opportunities for full-time, part-time, and per diem arrangements.

Ideal candidates bring ADN or higher, RN licensure, and experience in medium-to-high acuity settings. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vitals and IV infusions, and coordinating with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• ADN or higher nursing degree required.
• Active and unencumbered RN license.
• 1 year experience in stepdown/progressive, neurology, cardiac, or another medium to high acuity setting 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 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 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 families on management of acute or chronic conditions, including use of BiPAP/CPAP/Home Oxygen and monitors.
• Maintain timely and accurate patient records, adhering to hospital and departmental policies.

Skills

Hemodynamic monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Medication administration

EMR systems

Critical care nursing

Education

Associate's Degree (ADN) or above in nursing

Tools

Healthcare EMR software

Job description

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