Progressive Care Unit RN (NIH Stroke Scale)
Santa Fe, NM
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• 0.9 FTE position with varied day/night rotation schedule (never within the same week)
• Likely more day shifts than night shifts
• Work weekends as needed
• Participate in on-call and call-back coverage as needed
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:7
• Float between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles
• Charge nurse experience preferred but not required
• Provide direct patient care using nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
• Care for medically complex patient population awaiting community placement in long-term stay setting
• Handle Med/Surg level patients in facility without direct escalation path to ICU
• Recognize, de-escalate, and respond to deteriorating patient conditions
• Coordinate patient care through collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• 2 years of current experience in 18+ bed telemetry or progressive care unit required
• Must complete at least one 13-week travel assignment successfully
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Required certifications: New Mexico or Compact State nursing license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification
• Must provide or pass Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia/Dysrhythmia Assessment (BCA) exam during first week
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred

Facility:

This healthcare facility is a comprehensive medical center that provides specialized progressive care services for medically complex patients. The facility features an 18+ bed telemetry and progressive care unit designed to care for patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and treatment. The organization focuses on patient-centered care and maintains high standards for clinical excellence, serving patients who need more intensive care than typical medical-surgical units but don't require ICU-level intervention.

Location:

Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, stunning high-desert landscapes, and vibrant arts scene, making it an exceptional place for healthcare professionals to live and work. The city provides year-round outdoor recreation opportunities with nearby mountains and hiking trails, plus a thriving culinary scene and historic charm that creates an inspiring work-life balance.