Registered Nurse - RN- PCU

Telemetry PCU Registered Nurse ( RN )
in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Are you an experienced ICU RN looking for something a little different? We currently have a Night shift, 13-week contract available with a great local hospital!

Our PCU RNs enjoy:

• Competitive Pay – $53/hr
• Flexible Schedule – work/life balance with guaranteed 36 hours, with weekend requirement
• Professional Growth – Online CEUs and specialized training
• Bonus Opportunities – Contract Completion / Referral

As an PCU RN, you will:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to medically complex and moderately to critically ill patients in a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Step-Down setting during a 13-week contract assignment.
• Continuously assess patient conditions, monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, oxygenation, and other clinical indicators, and promptly recognize and respond to changes in patient status or emergencies.
• Administer IV medications, cardiac medications, anticoagulants, blood products, and other prescribed therapies in accordance with physician orders, facility protocols, and patient-specific care plans.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring telemetry, oxygen therapy, non-invasive respiratory support, continuous cardiac monitoring, and other advanced interventions appropriate to the PCU/Step-Down setting.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation, promote compliance with infection control and patient safety standards, and provide compassionate education and support to patients and families.
• Recognize early signs of clinical deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions, including escalation of care and communication with the healthcare team when indicated.
• Arrive on time and prepared for all scheduled shifts while maintaining professionalism and accountability in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain required certifications, competencies, and documentation to remain in compliance with facility and professional standards.

A few must-haves for PCU RNs:

• Active RN or Compact license within the state of Indiana
• Active Certifications Required: BLS & ACLS through the American Heart Association
• 2 years of recent and related Stepdown or Med/Tele or PCU experience, as required by the facility
• Previous cardiac experience preferred. 
• Must be able to work independently, yet together as part of a team
• Must be able to remain calm under pressure
• Active BLS, physical, TB test, and other medical compliance as required by the facility

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.