Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Lexington, KY
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title: RN-Progressive Care Unit
Location: Lexington, KY

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person, fostering a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are evidence-based and adhere to hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. The RN utilizes critical thinking and creativity in clinical decision-making, coordinates direct patient care activities, and ensures individualized treatment planning. Responsibilities include conducting nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, facilitating admissions, transfers, discharges, and providing patient and family-centered education.

Required Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- BLS, ACLS certification.
- ADN or ASN degree.
- Proficiency in administering medications, performing medical procedures (e.g., wound care, IV therapy), and utilizing medical equipment.
- Strong assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and task prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and patient education.
- Deep understanding of medical terminology, disease processes, and healthcare regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:
- BSN degree.
- Recent experience in cardiac step-down, PCU, or telemetry (ideally 5 years).
- Experience with post-cath/PCI recovery, femoral sheath management, and cardiac drip titration.
- Experience with GI oncology post-op patients or chemotherapy.

Additional Information:
- The role demands a combination of clinical expertise, empathy, and adaptability to meet the complex needs of patients while upholding professional standards of nursing practice.