Surgical PCU Nurse – High-Acuity Care & Growth

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a Registered Nurse to join a specialized 19-bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit caring for high-acuity patients recovering from complex surgeries, including abdominal transplants, hepatobiliary procedures, ENT surgeries, plastic and orthopedic microsurgeries, and trauma cases.

Role includes providing direct patient care, collaborating on care plans, educating patients and families, and participating in safety, quality, and compliance activities to support staff development.

Qualifications

• Required: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree and RN license.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educate on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in safety, quality, and compliance activities while supporting professional development.
• Develop and communicate individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers to involvement.
• Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN license

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Vetted Solutions seeks a Registered Nurse to join a specialized 19-bed Surgical Progressive Care Unit caring for high-acuity patients recovering from complex surgeries, including abdominal transplants, hepatobiliary procedures, ENT surgeries, plastic and orthopedic microsurgeries, and trauma cases.

Role includes providing direct patient care, collaborating on care plans, educating patients and families, and participating in safety, quality, and compliance activities to support staff development.