We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment at a leading tertiary care hospital in Rochester, NY. The ideal candidate will have recent PCU/Stepdown experience, strong critical care skills, and expertise in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia management, respiratory care, and patient-centered nursing.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
Monitor and interpret telemetry and cardiac rhythms.
Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products.
Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, and arterial lines.
Provide respiratory support including oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, and HFNC.
Monitor and titrate vasoactive drips and heparin protocols.
Participate in rapid response and code team activities.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR.
Follow infection prevention, isolation precautions, and patient safety protocols.
Float to ICU or Medical-Surgical units as required.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
Recent PCU/Stepdown/Intermediate Care experience.
Active New York RN License.
Epic EMR experience.
Travel nursing experience required.
Experience caring for Med/Surg patient ratios up to 1:5–1:7.
First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
Required Certifications
BLS
ACLS
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Charge Nurse experience.
Strong critical care and telemetry background.
Unit Information
Adult & Geriatric patient population.
Patient Ratios:
Days: 1:3
Nights: 1:4
Every other weekend required.
Floating to ICU/Medical-Surgical units as needed.
16-hour orientation provided.
Key Skills
Telemetry & Dysrhythmia Interpretation
Cardiac Monitoring
IV Therapy & Phlebotomy
Blood Product Administration
Central/PICC/Arterial Line Management
Respiratory Care (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC)
Vasoactive Drips & Heparin Protocols
ABG Interpretation
Tracheostomy Care
Wound Care & Wound Vac
Insulin Drips
Feeding Tubes
Seizure & TBI Care
Renal Failure & Hemodialysis Management
Epic EMR Documentation
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