Travel Nursing-RN, PCU

Company: StaffDNA
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

Travel Nursing-RN, PCU at StaffDNA summary:
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), you will provide specialized care for patients requiring close monitoring. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with teams to ensure comprehensive management. The role emphasizes effective communication and clinical judgment to support patients transitioning from intensive care.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Join our team as a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), providing specialized care for patients who require close monitoring but do not need intensive care unit-level support.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Assess patients' conditions regularly and develop personalized care plans tailored to their medical needs.
  
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs closely, and adjust treatments according to patient responses under physician guidance.
  
• Utilize advanced monitoring equipment to track patient progress effectively.
  
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management and smooth transitions of care.
  
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatment regimens, recovery processes, and discharge planning.
  
• Create accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions provided, and outcomes achieved in medical records systems.
  
  
  Work Environment:
  
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  • This role is based in hospital PCUs serving patients transitioning from intensive care or requiring intermediate-level monitoring and support.
    
  • The position requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, effective communication skills, and the ability to handle dynamic healthcare situations calmly.
    
    
    Benefits:
    
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    • A competitive salary with potential for career growth within progressive care nursing specialties or leadership roles.
      
    • A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, retirement savings options, and paid leave policies.
      
    • Supportive continuing education resources designed to maintain licensure requirements and enhance progressive care nursing competencies.
      
      
      Equal Opportunity Employer:
      Your commitment to delivering high-quality intermediate-level patient care is greatly appreciated. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every employee can thrive professionally while positively impacting patient health outcomes daily.
      
      *This information is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Actual job responsibilities may vary by location.*
      
      Keywords:
      travel nursing, progressive care unit, registered nurse, patient assessment, healthcare, medication administration, clinical judgment, patient education, interdisciplinary teams, hospital nursing
      

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