RN PCU

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare staffing is seeking a dedicated RN for its Progressive Care Unit. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering exceptional patient care, utilizing your critical thinking skills to coordinate care effectively. The position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter. Join a team that values partnership and innovation, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. This is your chance to thrive in a rewarding nursing career with a supportive organization.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Competitive Pay

Weekly Paychecks

Awards and Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Registered Nurse License for the state of practice.
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients.
• Make effective clinical judgments with supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Telemetry Monitoring

Progressive Care Unit Experience

CPR Certification

Education

Registered Nurse License

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Amergis Healthcare Staffing provided pay range

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Base pay range

The Progressive Care Unit RN, as a professional practitioner, assumes responsibility and accountability for delivering patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients. The Progressive Care Unit RN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments effectively and efficiently with supervision. This individual employs critical thinking and performance ability in coordinating patient care, consistently performs according to nursing standards, and is accountable for managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care. The Progressive Care Unit RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown, and in some medical centers, the PCU is also known as a transition or intermediate unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred, with one year of progressive care unit experience preferred
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD, or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Start date: 6/30
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3x12 D/N rotating shifts; must be willing to rotate
• Must have recent PCU experience listed on resume
• Local: $50/hour
• Travel: $2,390 gross/week
• Rates may change; updates will be provided

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Benefit eligibility depends on employment status

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served clients and communities since 1988 by connecting people to meaningful work. We provide opportunities across hospitals, government facilities, and schools, creating unmatched staffing experiences through partnership and innovation.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting