Travel or Local PCU RN Job in Birmingham , Alabama

Gifted Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifted Healthcare is seeking Progressive Care Unit RNs (PCU RNs) to care for patients requiring close monitoring but not ICU. Using computer equipment to monitor cardiac and vital signs, you will record, assist, monitor, and interpret displays to guide treatment. Shift: 7P.

Responsibilities include recording medical information and vital signs, preparing equipment, assisting physicians, and monitoring specialized equipment to guide patient care.

Qualifications

• Record patient’s medical information
• Record vital signs
• Assist physician during examination and treatment

Responsibilities

• Record patient’s medical information and vital signs
• Prepare equipment and assist physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients and interpret electronic displays to help guide treatment

Job description

Progressive Care Unit RNs (PCU RNs) care for patients who need close monitoring and frequent assessment but aren't unstable enough to require ICU care. PCU RNs use computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information. PCU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Record patient’s medical information and vital signs
• Prepare equipment and assist physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients and interpret electronic displays to help guide treatment Shift: 7P