Travel Nurse RN - PCU - $1,917 per week in Columbus, OH
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Columbus
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
provides intermediate care for patients who require a higher level
of monitoring and treatment than in a general medical-surgical unit
but do not require the intensive care provided in an ICU. The RN in
PCU delivers critical care to patients recovering from surgery,
medical procedures, or acute conditions, monitoring their progress
and responding to changes in health status. The RN will work
collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure the best
possible outcomes for patients in the PCU setting. \n\n Key
Responsibilities: \n \n \n Patient Assessment: \n \n Conduct
comprehensive assessments of patients with moderate to high acuity,
monitoring their physical and emotional needs.\n Continuously
evaluate vital signs, lab results, and cardiac rhythms for any
changes that may indicate a need for intervention.\n Identify
potential risks and complications, such as arrhythmias, respiratory
distress, or post-operative issues, and act accordingly.\n \n\n \n
Patient Care and Monitoring: \n \n Administer prescribed
medications and treatments, including IV medications, pain
management, and blood products.\n Monitor patients with telemetry,
arterial lines, and other continuous monitoring devices, adjusting
care as necessary.\n Provide post-surgical care for patients who
have undergone major surgery, including cardiovascular,
neurological, or orthopedic procedures.\n Manage patients with
complex conditions, such as heart failure, respiratory distress,
and diabetes.\n \n\n \n Collaboration: \n \n Work closely with
physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals
to develop and implement individualized care plans.\n Participate
in daily rounds and communicate with the team regarding patient
condition, response to treatments, and any changes in care plans.\n
\n\n \n Patient Education: \n \n Educate patients and families
about the recovery process, treatment plans, medications, and any
required lifestyle changes.\n Provide guidance on managing chronic
conditions, improving health, and preventing readmissions.\n \n\n
\n Documentation: \n \n Accurately document all nursing
interventions, patient assessments, outcomes, and any changes in
condition using electronic health records (EHR).\n Ensure
compliance with all legal, regulatory, and hospital-specific
documentation requirements.\n \n\n \n Safety & Infection Control:
\n \n Follow infection control protocols and use appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize the risk of
hospital-acquired infections.\n Respond to changes in patient
condition quickly and appropriately, including initiating emergency
procedures if needed.\n \n\n \n Emergency Response: \n \n Recognize
and respond promptly to emergencies, including code blue situations
or significant changes in patient vital signs.\n Perform advanced
life support (ALS) or other emergency interventions as required.\n
\n\n \n Teamwork and Support: \n \n Collaborate with PCU
colleagues, support staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure
safe and efficient patient care.\n Serve as a resource to less
experienced nursing staff and participate in mentoring or training
initiatives.\n \n\n \n Quality and Compliance: \n \n Follow all
hospital protocols and national standards to maintain high-quality
care, safety, and patient satisfaction.\n Participate in quality
improvement activities and patient safety initiatives to enhance
patient outcomes.\n \n\n
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