Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown

Incredible Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 61,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Incredible Health in the Washington, DC area is actively hiring for a Registered Nurse - PCU / Stepdown. This role targets nurses with experience in high-acuity settings and provides opportunities across shifts and employment types.

The position emphasizes care for medium to high acuity patients, collaboration with physicians and care teams, and documentation in electronic medical records. Compensation ranges from $61,470 to $130,000 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• ADN or higher nursing degree is required.
• Active and unencumbered RN license.
• 1 year experience in stepdown/progressive, neurology, cardiac or similar high-acuity setting preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association are required.
• Strong skills in hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for medium to high acuity patients, monitoring vital signs and IV drips.
• Administer medications and execute complex treatment plans per orders.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers and others to ensure optimal care.
• Educate patients and families on management of acute or chronic conditions and use of BiPAP/CPAP/Home Oxygen.
• Maintain accurate patient records in EMR per policies.

Skills

Hemodynamic monitoring

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Advanced nursing care

Education

ADN or higher nursing degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Washington, DC 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: Academic medical center, Adoption Assistance, Career Advance Program, Child Care Benefits, Cross training, Cross training, Cross training, Disability Insurance, EAP, EAP, FSA, Health Insurance, Level 1 trauma center, Level 1 trauma center, Level 2 trauma center, Magnet recognized, Magnet recognized, Offers sign on bonus, PTO, PTO, Retirement Plan, Retirement Plan, Teaching Hospital, Tuition Assistance, U.S. News best hospital, U.S. News best 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: $61,470 to $130,000 /year