PCU RN
Anderson, IN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN PCU-Nights

Job Overview

• Specialty: RN Step Down
• Location: Anderson, Indiana
• Employment type: LTA
• Shift: 18:00 - 06:30
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• May float to other med/surg units

Role Summary

Provides nursing care for medically complex patients who need close monitoring, frequent assessment, telemetry, and specialized interventions in a step-down/progressive care setting.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Indiana
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• 1 year of PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Driver's License
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• At least two professional references
• Resume or profile
• Driver’s license or state ID
• Education verification relevant to clinical work
• Employment verification for the past seven years
• Ascension Skills Checklist
• Ascension Pharmacology Exam
• Ascension Medical Surgical Exam
• Ascension Core Competencies
• Ascension EKG Exam
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding
• Ascension 2 Professional References
• Ascension Resume
• Ascension Profile
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment
• Ascension Badge Photo
• Ascension Criminal Background Check Results
• Ascension EPLS
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen
• Ascension Color Vision
• Ascension Education Verification
• Signed Assignment Agreement

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for medically complex patients requiring telemetry, frequent monitoring, and specialized interventions
• Perform comprehensive assessments of respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and laboratory results
• Administer medications safely, including IV medications
• Manage telemetry monitoring, IV drips, central lines, PICC lines, oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP
• Implement and evaluate individualized care plans
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, case management, and other disciplines
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, and discharge instructions
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the EMR
• Recognize early signs of deterioration and escalate care as needed
• Follow infection prevention, fall precautions, and patient safety standards

Onboarding / Health Requirements

• MMR documentation
• Fit test
• Hepatitis B documentation
• Health statement or completed physical exam
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA
• Varicella documentation
• Tdap
• Influenza vaccine is optional; declinations are accepted, but masking is required at all times if declined