RN - Nurse - CARDIAC STEPDOWN / PROGRESSIVE CARE

The Progressive Care Unit RN, as a professionalpractitioner, assumes the responsibility and accountability for deliveringpatient care to telemetry / progressive care patients. The Progressive Care UnitRN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective andefficient manner with supervision. This individual employs critical thinkingand performance ability in the coordinator of patient care, consistentlyperforms according to nursing standards, and is accountable in managing patientcare and assisting others in the management of patient care. The Progressive Care Unit RN is sometimesalso called a step-down nurse, cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgicalstepdown and in some medical centers, the PCU is also known as a transition orintermedia unit.\n\nMinimum Requirements : \n

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices\n
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferredwith one year progressive care unit experience preferred\n
• Current CPR if applicable\n
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable\n
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)\n
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements\n
• Must be at least 18 years of age\n\nBenefits\n\nAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits : \n
• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks\n
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance\n
• 401(k) savings plan\n
• Awards and recognition programs\n
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.\n\nAbout Amergis\n\nAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.\n\nAmergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.