Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Phoenix, AZ
Nationwide Therapy Group
3x12 hrs, Nights, Flexible, Rotating
Referral Bonus

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Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU/STEPDOWN

• Shift: Night 3x12.0
• Supervises: Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees
• Embraces Select Medical Core Values:
  • Deliver superior quality
  • Treat others respectfully
  • Results-oriented
  • Team player
  • Resourceful problem-solving
• Focus on Patient and Employee Safety:
  • Safe patient handling
  • Materials handling
  • Infectious diseases
  • Slips/trips and falls
  • Work environment awareness
• Adheres to hospital guidelines for appearance, attendance, and punctuality
• Performs nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission
• Develops individualized plan of care and identifies patient/family teaching needs
• Provides timely patient information for Initial and Re-evaluation Team Conferences
• Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely
• Participates in patient rehabilitation programs
• Utilizes nursing process: assess, plan, implement, evaluate
• Initiates discharge planning and patient teaching from admission day
• Communicates changes in patient status to care team
• Delegates and supervises ancillary nursing personnel
• Ensures personal and environmental safety per policies
• Contributes positively to unit functioning and team building
• Maintains communication with manager and senior staff regarding supplies, equipment, and training
• Provides care in a cost-effective manner while promoting quality outcomes
• Assumes charge responsibility after orientation as requested
• Pursues professional growth through continuing education and self-study
• Prioritizes activities and staff effectively to meet patient needs

• Performs additional duties as requested

   

• Required Skills/Certifications:

  • BLS Certification prior to first shift
  • ACLS (CIRH ONLY) prior to first shift
  • Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience highly desired
  • Epic EMR experience required