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Registered Nurse PCU
Job Location:
Job Location:
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Summary
As a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Step-Down) Registered Nurse at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital you will provide expert nursing care to patients with complex medical and post-surgical conditions who require intermediate-level monitoring (higher acuity than Med/Surg but lower than ICU). You will utilize telemetry and advanced interventions to manage critically ill patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Monitoring:Conduct comprehensive assessments and continuously monitor telemetry data EKG rhythms and advanced hemodynamics.
- Clinical Interventions:Administer high-risk medications (including cardiac drips/titration and insulin drips) manage complex intravenous lines and operate equipment such as Alaris pumps and BiPAP.
- Care Planning:Develop implement and adjust individualized care plans alongside physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
- Patient Advocacy:Act as a primary coordinator for all care disciplines and provide compassionate support and education to patients and their families regarding their diagnosis and post-discharge needs.
- Documentation:Maintain accurate real-time documentation within the electronic health records (EHR) system.
Qualifications
- Education:Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (Associates Bachelors or Masters in Nursing).
- Licensure:Active Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN license in good standing.
- Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required (or must be willing to obtain quickly upon hire).
- Experience:Minimum of 12 years of recent acute care hospital experience preferably in a step-down ICU or cardiac telemetry setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
Required Experience:
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