Progressive Care Unit RN
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

PCU RN (Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse) - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process to an assigned group of patients during a shift.
• Ensure safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses.
• Coordinate patient care through collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Initiate, utilize, and document appropriate protocols and standards of care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians or standard protocols.
• Identify and meet patient and family learning and discharge needs throughout the episode of care.
• Assume responsibility for clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel.
• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required.
• Must successfully pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test prior to or during the first week of assignment. Failure to pass after two attempts results in contract cancellation.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years current experience in an 18-plus bed telemetry/progressive care unit.
• Must have successfully completed at least one 13-week travel assignment.
• Must be a team player, flexible, and accustomed to a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.

Certifications & Licensure

• Current State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross).
• Must pass Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia/Dysrhythmia Assessment (BCA) exam prior to or during the first week of assignment.
• NIHSS certification preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Epic EMR system preferred.

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience required: must have completed at least one 13-week travel assignment.