RN - PCU-Tucson-Arizona-Pay Negotiable

Talented Medical Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit role in Tucson. The RN will provide specialized nursing care to patients requiring intermediate monitoring between general care and ICU, focusing on telemetry monitoring, timely interventions, and coordination with the care team.

Responsibilities include administering medications per orders, ongoing patient assessments, family education, and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Current RN license in state of practice (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (Required)
• Minimum 1 year of med-surg or telemetry nursing experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Monitors telemetry and vital signs to identify early signs of patient deterioration.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders and unit protocols.
• Performs ongoing patient assessments and communicates changes in condition to the care team.
• Provides patient and family education on disease process, medications, and discharge planning.
• Assists with patient mobility, activities of daily living, and safety precautions.
• Documents care provided and patient response in the medical record.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary

Provides nursing care to patients requiring a level of monitoring and intervention between general medical-surgical care and intensive care. Manages patients with cardiac, respiratory, or other conditions requiring close observation, telemetry monitoring, and timely intervention.

Education & Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Minimum 1 year of med-surg or telemetry nursing experience (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications

• Current RN license in state of practice (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (Required)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors telemetry and vital signs to identify early signs of patient deterioration.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders and unit protocols.
• Performs ongoing patient assessments and communicates changes in condition to the care team.
• Provides patient and family education on disease process, medications, and discharge planning.
• Assists with patient mobility, activities of daily living, and safety precautions.
• Documents care provided and patient response in the medical record.