Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Prescott, AZ
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PCU Stepdown

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 3 shifts per week required, with option for 4 shifts per week at regular rates
• Two weekend shifts per pay period required
• Night shift preference, first to float when needed
• Float to ICU (preferred) and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units (required)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4 depending on acuity
• Minimum 1 year PCU experience required
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam with 80% score within two attempts
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS
• Active Arizona nursing license in good standing required
• Navy scrubs and business appropriate hair color required
• Provide acute care for patients undergoing cardiovascular and surgical services
• Manage patients from cath lab interventions and post-operative open heart surgery
• Care for STEMI and NSTEMI patients, chronic vents, alcohol withdrawal, and suicidal ideation cases
• Handle peritoneal dialysis, chest tubes, epidural catheters, PCA pumps, transvenous pacing
• Perform arterial or venous sheath pulling and care
• Work with Philips Cardiac Monitors, Welch Allyn Vital Signs Monitors, invasive monitoring equipment
• Utilize Cerner EMR, Pyxis medication dispenser, Zoll R series, Sigma Spectrum IV pumps
• 50-mile radius rule applies, no recent employment with CommonSpirit facilities

Facility:

This medical center operates a 14-bed Progressive Care Unit under the Critical Care service line with hospitalists serving PCU patients. The facility provides fast-paced cardiac and cardiac surgery care, featuring modern equipment and technology including advanced cardiac monitoring systems and electronic medical records. The unit specializes in caring for complex patients including those recovering from cardiac procedures, managing chronic conditions, and requiring specialized monitoring and interventions.

Location:

Prescott, AZ

Prescott offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure in Arizona's high country, featuring a mild four-season climate and stunning natural beauty. The area provides excellent recreational opportunities with nearby forests, lakes, and hiking trails, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance in a picturesque mountain setting.