Registered Nurse – PCU Step-Down (MSDU) 26-03348
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Registered Nurse PCU / Step-Down (MSDU)
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Intermediate Care
Job Duration: 13 weeks
Location: Rochester NY
Shift Details:
- Night Shift: 3x12-Hour (7:00 PM 7:00 AM)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced PCU / Step-Down Registered Nurse to join a high-acuity intermediate care unit. This role involves providing advanced patient care for individuals requiring close monitoring and specialized interventions beyond the scope of a general medical-surgical unit.
Work Environment:
- 26-bed Intermediate Care / Step-Down Unit
- Patients admitted from ED ICU PACU and Med-Surg units
- Continuous telemetry and pulse oximetry monitoring
- High-acuity adult patient population requiring advanced care
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in a PCU/step-down setting
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to changes
- Manage patients requiring respiratory support (BiPAP oxygen therapy)
- Administer IV medications including titrated infusions
- Perform peripheral line care and assist with phlebotomy
- Collaborate with rapid response and code teams
- Maintain infection control and isolation precautions
- Document patient care accurately in EMR systems
Clinical Skills Required:
- Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Emergency response and rapid response team coordination
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Respiratory support (nasal cannula oxygen masks BiPAP)
- Management of central lines arterial lines and continuous monitoring
Requirements:
- Active New York RN License (must be in hand at submission)
- Minimum 1 year of PCU/Step-Down or relevant experience required
- Ability to manage patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:7 (Med-Surg level care)
- Certifications: BLS and NIHSS required
- EPIC charting experience required
For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.
Required Experience:
IC
