Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Pompton Plains, NJ
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary (List Format):

- Collect and document patient health history from various sources (patient, family, records) using age-appropriate communication.
- Complete admission assessments and initiate consults based on admitting criteria.
- Perform and document Braden scale assessments and reassess patient needs continually.
- Develop, update, and revise individualized care plans, involving patients and families, and reflecting safety and educational needs.
- Establish realistic patient outcomes based on developmental and psychological needs, especially for geriatric patients.
- Implement and document nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Delegate and coordinate patient care activities based on caregiver skill levels using an interdisciplinary approach.
- Perform and prioritize patient care activities according to care needs.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and policy-compliant documentation of patient status, interventions, medications, and education.
- Assess patient/family comprehension and barriers to learning; provide and document education using appropriate tools.
- Initiate and update discharge planning from admission through hospital stay, including patient/family education on discharge procedures.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings and facilitate a safe, timely discharge process.
- Accurately transcribe, sign off, and clarify provider orders; manage phone and computer orders per policy.
- Apply, monitor, and document telemetry; coordinate with Telemetry Techs and physicians for cardiac monitoring and protocols.
- Manage high-risk intravenous cardiac medications and assist with elective cardioversion.
- Comply with all regulatory agency requirements and departmental policies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills, Education, and Requirements:
- Valid NJ RN License required.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required; PCCN certification preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in Cardiac/Telemetry and Acute Care.
- Basic dysrhythmia experience required.
- BSN preferred or must be enrolled in a BSN program.

Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts (7 PM – 7 AM), 2-3 shifts per week, hours not guaranteed.
- Local candidates welcome.

Department: CHILTON*IMCU
Category: Clinical - Nursing - Registry
Language: English (Speak, Write, Read)