Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Full-Time

MEP Health; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking an experienced RN for the Progressive Care Unit in Avondale, AZ. The role focuses on specialized nursing care, safety, and patient comfort, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include care planning, orders implementation, hourly rounds, and guiding patients and families toward health goals. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a nursing degree from an accredited institution and an active RN license in the state.
• CPR and ACLS certifications are required or strongly preferred.
• Preferred candidates have at least one year of acute care experience and may hold a BSN.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Implement medical and nursing orders and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Conduct hourly rounds and evaluate care quality.
• May act as shift supervisor and guide patients and families toward health goals.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Patient care

Education

Nursing degree

RN license (state)

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides specialized nursing care in the Progressive Care Unit, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities:

Assesses patient needs, develops individualized care plans, implements medical and nursing orders, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Conducts hourly rounds, evaluates care quality, and may act as shift supervisor. Ensures safety guidelines are followed and guides patients and families toward achieving health goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

Requires a nursing degree from an accredited institution, valid RN license in the state, and relevant certifications such as CPR and ACLS. Preferred candidates have at least one year of acute care experience, BSN, and specialty certifications. Must demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and ability to work under pressure. Basic computer skills are necessary.

Additional Requirements:

May need to perform in charge roles, and some positions require additional certifications like PALS, NRP, or wound care. Candidates should be adaptable to a fast-paced environment and committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care.