Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
San Diego, CA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days

Shift: Day Shift – 12-Hour Shifts
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
Position: Travel RN Contract

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients who require a higher level of monitoring and care than a general medical-surgical unit but do not require intensive care.

The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).

• Monitor patients with complex medical conditions requiring continuous observation.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor vital signs.

• Monitor cardiac rhythms, telemetry, and recognize changes in patient conditions.

• Administer medications, IV therapy, and prescribed treatments.

• Manage patients requiring respiratory support and cardiac monitoring.

• Identify and respond promptly to changes in patient conditions.

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation and nursing records.

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.

• Follow hospital policies, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice or Compact RN license.

• Previous PCU/Progressive Care or Step-Down nursing experience.

• Strong cardiac monitoring and telemetry skills.

• NIHSS 

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts.

Preferred Skills

• Cardiac rhythm interpretation.

• IV medication administration.

• Post-operative patient care.

• Respiratory assessment and monitoring.

• Strong critical-thinking and communication skills.