Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Tucson, 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

Job Details:

• Work in Paranesthesia department as PCU RN (not PACU RN) in adult inpatient overflow holding areas
• Provide care in general PACU and Same Day Surgery areas for inpatient or observation patients
• Varied work schedule with flexible hours
• Care for patients holding for beds within 625-bed Level I Trauma facility
• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs
• Formulate and implement comprehensive plans of care including discharge planning
• Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in patient records
• Delegate appropriately and provide nursing supervision to other licensed nurses and personnel
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members for continuity of care
• Evaluate patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes
• Participate in unit shared leadership and education activities
• Current valid RN license in state of practice required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum one year acute care hospital experience required
• Experience in acute care setting within past 12 months required
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies through annual validations
• Bachelor's degree and professional certification preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and use proper body mechanics
• Requires adequate hearing, visual acuity, and fine motor skills

Facility:

This healthcare facility is a major 625-bed Level I Trauma center that provides comprehensive medical services and specialized care. The facility features advanced Paranesthesia departments with adult inpatient overflow holding areas in both general PACU and Same Day Surgery units. The organization is committed to excellent patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and maintains high standards for nursing quality indicators and safety protocols.

Location:

Tucson, AZ

Tucson offers year-round sunshine and stunning desert landscapes in southern Arizona, providing an excellent quality of life with abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The city features a rich cultural heritage, world-class healthcare facilities, and a lower cost of living compared to other major metropolitan areas, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals.