PCU RN
Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden Regional Medical Center

RN - PCU

Job Overview

• Specialty: RN
• Employment type: Travel
• Location: Gadsden, Alabama
• Start: ASAP. Must start on 12/7.
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Hours: 48 hours per week
• Schedule: Days, 6:45a-7:15p, every other weekend. Overtime applies after 48 hours.
• Patient ratio: 4:1
• Hiring process: Auto-offer contingent on start date and scheduling requests. The facility has approved a truncated requirement checklist to speed up the start date.

Role Description The PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse holds shift accountability for providing patient care using the Nursing Process, in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in planning for safe care. The nurse maintains clinical competencies through continuing education, delegates patient care priorities based on staff education and experience, and directs and supervises assigned personnel.

Required Qualifications

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Active Alabama or multistate RN license (no prior NURSYS hits)
• 1 year of PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, with PCU experience within the last year
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing