Registered Nurse - Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - 26-01033
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Registered Nurse – Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: Stepdown / Progressive Care
Location: Rochester, NY (Onsite)
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Shift & Scheduling Details
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Shift: Night Shift
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Schedule: 4 × 12-hour shifts
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Shift Time: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
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Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday, as needed
Role Overview
The Registered Nurse – Stepdown/PCU provides intermediate-level nursing care to adult and geriatric patients who require close monitoring and advanced clinical support. This role supports patients transitioning from higher acuity levels or those requiring continuous observation and specialized interventions.
Required Licensure & Certifications
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Active New York State RN license (single state; pending licenses not accepted)
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BLS (required)
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ACLS (required)
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (required)
Required Clinical Skills
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Stepdown / Progressive Care nursing (PCU / IMC / DOU)
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Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
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Identification and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
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Rapid Response and Code Team participation
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Oxygen delivery systems and non-invasive airway management
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Management of cardiac drips (non-titrating)
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Blood product administration
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Central and peripheral line care and management
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IV therapy and phlebotomy
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Infection control and isolation precautions
Patient Population & Unit Details
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Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4–5
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Population: Adult and Geriatric
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Common Diagnoses:
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Long-term pulmonary conditions
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ENT surgical recovery
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Post-surgical patients requiring stepdown-level care
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Floating: Required within skill set based on operational needs
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Scrub Color: Any combination of navy blue and white
Documentation & Systems
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Electronic Charting: Epic experience required
For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.