Travel Nurse RN - PCU

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks a travel RN with Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or step-down expertise to monitor patients requiring close observation and respond promptly to any changes. This role emphasizes vigilant assessment and rapid intervention in a fast-paced setting.

The position involves managing titratable medications, using monitoring devices, and delivering high-quality care in specialized units such as cardiac, neuro, or surgical step-down.

Qualifications

• Active RN license, degree from an accredited nursing program, BLS & ACLS certifications, and at least 18 months of recent acute care PCU or step-down experience.
• Additional requirements determined by the healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs, detect changes, and intervene in emergency situations.
• Manage complex medications requiring titration, utilize monitoring equipment, and provide comprehensive patient care in cardiac, neuro, or surgical step-down.

Skills

Critical thinking

Monitoring equipment

Swift response

Assessment skills

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Role

A travel RN specializing in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or step-down care is responsible for monitoring and assessing patients requiring close observation but not intensive care.

• Responsibilities: Monitor vital signs, detect changes, and intervene in emergency situations. Manage complex medications requiring titration, utilize monitoring equipment, and provide comprehensive patient care in various specialized units such as cardiac, neuro, or surgical step-down.
• Qualifications: Active RN license, degree from an accredited nursing program, BLS & ACLS certifications, and at least 18 months of recent acute care PCU or step-down experience. Additional requirements are determined by the healthcare facility.

Skills

Critical thinking, proficiency with monitoring equipment, ability to respond swiftly to patient changes, and strong assessment skills.

Key duties

Ensure patient safety through close monitoring, medication management, and timely interventions. Provide high-quality, specialized nursing care tailored to complex patient needs in a fast-paced environment.