Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU (Progressive Care Unit) - 26-04398

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location - Rochester, NY

Employment Type: Contract (13 Weeks)
Shift: Night Shift – 4x12 Hours (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The RN will be responsible for delivering step-down level care to adult and geriatric patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, ensuring patient safety, clinical excellence, and effective care coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Monitor and manage patients requiring step-down/telemetry care
• Perform cardiac monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias
• Respond to emergencies and participate in rapid response/code teams
• Administer medications, including cardiac drips (non-titrated) and blood products
• Manage oxygen therapy and non-invasive airway support
• Provide central and peripheral line care, IV therapy, and phlebotomy
• Maintain infection control and isolation precautions
• Accurately document patient care and clinical data in EMR systems
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other units within scope of practice as needed

Patient Population:

• Adult and geriatric patients
• Conditions include pulmonary disorders, ENT surgeries, and post-surgical cases requiring step-down care

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific, non-compact where applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum experience in PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry settings
• Experience with EMR systems (Epic preferred)

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.