Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Dallas, TX seeks a Progressive Care Nurse (PCU RN) for the Night shift. The PCU RN provides specialized care to patients needing close monitoring and intervention, supporting transitions to lower levels of care.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs and cardiac rhythms with telemetry, administering medications, and performing interventions under physician orders. Requires active RN license, BLS, ACLS; CCU/critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS certification at hire required.
• ACLS certification at hire required.
• Critical Care Course preferred.
• Minimum 1 year as staff RN in acute care; CCU/ICU preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of patients, including vitals, cardiac rhythms, neuro and respiratory status, and overall stability.
• Utilize telemetry to monitor cardiac rhythms, SpO2, BP and other parameters; recognize abnormalities.
• Administer medications as directed; monitor for adverse reactions or side effects.
• Perform nursing interventions such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and oxygen therapy.
• Adhere to evidence-based guidelines, hospital policies, and safety standards.

Education

RN license (state)

BLS (AHA)

ACLS

Critical Care Course

CCRN (preferred)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Bonus Amount

10000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Progressive Care Unit

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type:Full Time

Hours:12hr

Location:Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

We are seeking a Progressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN, internally referred to as our Progressive Care Nurse. In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the PCU RN or Step-Down RN will provide specialized care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions who require close monitoring, intervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, neurological status, respiratory status, and overall clinical stability, you will need to monitor changes in patients' conditions and respond promptly to any deterioration

• Utilize telemetry and other monitoring devices to continuously monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation levels, blood pressure, and other parameters you must be able to recognize and interpret abnormalities in monitoring data

• Administer medications as directed by physicians, encompassing intravenous medications, antibiotics, pain management medications, and cardiac medications, while vigilantly monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or side effects

• Perform nursing interventions and treatments as ordered by physicians, such as wound care, catheter care, suctioning, and administration of oxygen therapy, which may include assisting with procedures

• Adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines, hospital policies, and protocols related to patient care, infection control, and safety

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.

• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.

• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

• Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.

• Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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