Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in a community hospital setting. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to a diverse patient population, including general medical, cardiac, and oncology patients. The role emphasizes compassionate care, clinical proficiency, and adaptability to a fast-paced hospital environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, BLS certification, ACLS certification, at least 1 year of clinical experience, with a minimum of 2 years total experience preferred, including experience in Progressive Care Units or similar settings.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cardiac patients, post-cath lab procedures, and oncology patient care.
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required throughout the hospital.
• Additional Information:
  • Must be comfortable with cardiac rhythm interpretation and titratable drips including diltiazem, amiodarone, heparin, digoxin, Bumex, Lasix.
  • Skilled in trach care, chest tube management, TR band application, post-cath lab care, and central line maintenance.
  • Care for a variety of patient conditions including COVID, PNA, stroke, sepsis, renal and cardiac issues, and oncology diagnoses.
  • High volume of post-cath lab procedures including stent placements and initial patient assessments.
  • High Spanish-speaking population (30%) and high volume of underserved charity care patients.
  • EMR: Epic
  • Weekend rotation at least 2 times per month, Friday/Saturday nights; schedule may vary based on hospital needs.
  • No night shift or on-call required.
  • Scrub color: Any color.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.