Progressive Care Unit RN
Monroe, NC
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Monroe, NC. This position provides care for patients with stroke, heart failure, chest pain, respiratory illnesses, renal conditions, and other complex medical needs in a progressive care setting. The role requires strong clinical judgment, cardiac monitoring skills, and the ability to manage patients requiring specialized treatments and interventions.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Minimum of 18 months of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) registered nursing experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; demonstrated proficiency with progressive care nursing practices.
• Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week; every-other-weekend rotation; holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays; no call requirement.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Patient population includes individuals with stroke, heart failure, chest pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal disorders, infections, liver failure, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, alcohol withdrawal, and cardiac catheterization recovery needs. Responsibilities may include management of insulin, nitroglycerin, Cardene, diltiazem, amiodarone, and heparin infusions; blood product administration; cardiac rhythm interpretation; tracheostomy care; peripheral intravenous access; chest tube management; nasogastric tube placement; drain and tube management; patient-controlled analgesia pumps; and urinary catheter care. The position may require floating within the designated regional service area according to operational needs and scope of practice. Departmental orientation is provided.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits