Registered Nurse - PCU Job in Columbia, SC

Company: Gifted Healthcare
Location: Columbia
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

JOB REQUIREMENTSProgressive Care Unit/PCU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel JobProgressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurses care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment.Progressive Care Unit/PCU RN Responsibilities:

• PCU Registered Nurses care for patients who need close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unstable enough to require ICU care.
  
• The PCU RN uses computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations.
  
• Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated.
  
• The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, telemetry nurse, cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.
  
• Provides exceptional bedside care
  
• Records patient's medical information and vital signs
  
• Prepares equipment and assists physician during examination and treatment of patient
  
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets electronic displays to help guide treatment
  
• Records all care information accurately and completely and in accordance with guidelines established for Registered Nurses
  
• Performs other position related duties as assigned
  
  BENEFITS OF BEING GIFTED!
  
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  • Refer a nurse for this position and earn up to $1500 referral bonus when he/she completes a minimum of 8-week assignment. Refer a nurse for a PRN position, and earn $250 once he/she completes three shifts.
    
  • Flexible scheduling
    
  • Premium pay
    
  • Same Day or Weekly Pay
    
  • Ability to work in premier facilities
    
  • Access to Chief Nursing Officer 24-7
    
  • Access to Social Worker 24-7
    
  • Group Health insurance benefits:
    
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    • Medical Plan
      
    • Dental Plan
      
    • Vision Plan
      
    • Short and Long Term Disability
      
    • AD&D Insurance
      
      
      
      Benefits of being a GIFTED TRAVEL NURSE
      
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      • Private housing and housing allowance
        
      • Personal Career Coach
        
      • Extremely competitive personalized pay package
        
        
        
        
        ABOUT GIFTED HEALTHCARE
        GIFTED Healthcare is a company that believes in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference!
        
        Do you remember why you became a RN, at GIFTED? We do!
        

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