Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RNPCU26-07310
Anchorage, AK - USA
Job Summary
Location: Anchorage AK
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: 3x12 Night Shift
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment. The RN will provide specialized care to patients requiring stepdown-level monitoring and treatment. This unit serves a diverse patient population including cardiac respiratory neurological renal and medically complex patients transitioning from intensive care.
The ideal candidate will possess strong telemetry cardiac respiratory and acute care nursing skills and be comfortable working in a collaborative Virtual Nursing Model environment.
Active Alaska RN License required for Auto Offer
Pending Alaska License accepted
Must complete Alaska RN License application within 48 hours of signing (including fingerprints application fee and application submission)
Current BLS Certification
Current ACLS Certification
Current NIHSS Certification
Minimum 1 Year of Recent PCU Stepdown Telemetry or Acute Care RN Experience
First-Time Travelers Accepted
Assess plan implement and evaluate individualized patient care.
Monitor cardiac respiratory neurological and renal patients.
Administer medications blood products and IV therapies.
Provide telemetry monitoring and recognize changes in patient condition.
Manage patients requiring BiPAP High Flow Nasal Cannula and chronic ventilator support.
Collaborate with physicians virtual nurses CNAs and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge needs.
Maintain accurate documentation in Epic EMR.
Float to lower-acuity units including renal neuro and medical-surgical units as needed.
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Stepdown Nursing
Telemetry Monitoring
Cardiac Patient Care
Respiratory Patient Care
High Flow Nasal Cannula
BiPAP
Chronic Ventilator Management
Neurological Patient Care
Renal Patient Care
Complex Medical-Surgical Care
IV Therapy
Patient Assessment & Monitoring
About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
IC