PCU RN
Richmond, VA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Transitional Care Unit (TCU) / PCU / Step-Down

Location

Richmond, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every other weekend required, holiday and hard-to-fill availability expected, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays per schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 20-bed Transitional Care / Step-Down unit with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Manage patients requiring cardiac drips (Diltiazem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Milrinone, Nitroglycerin, etc.) and post-cath recovery without intervention
• Monitor and manage patients on BIPAP, CPAP, and High Flow oxygen therapy
• Provide care for patients with chest tubes and assist with occasional bedside cardioversion as appropriate
• Complete bedside shift report (BSSR) for all patients, including isolation patients, with patient involvement — mandatory
• Document accurately using the Expanse electronic health record system and participate in mandatory shift huddles

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Virginia or compact state eligibility
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Step-Down or PCU nursing experience
• Demonstrated experience with cardiac drips and sepsis management
• Proficiency with BIPAP, CPAP, and High Flow oxygen therapy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ZOLL monitors, Baxter pumps, GE telemetry monitors, and kangaroo pumps
• Familiarity with the Expanse documentation system
• Experience floating to Step-Down or Med-Surg units in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Comfort with bedside cardioversion support and post-procedural cardiac patient care

Why Join Us

• Join a highly stable, experienced team with staff ranging from new graduates to nurses with 30+ years of experience, and a reported 0% turnover rate over the past two years
• Work within a collaborative environment recognized for excellence through multiple staff awards, with strong interdepartmental relationships with the ICU and Cath Lab