RN- Trauma Step-Down / PCU (Rotating Shift)
- Location : Bradenton, FL, 34201
- Shift : 12-hr Days / Nights
- Job Type : Permanent
- Guaranteed Hours : (36 hours / week)
- Compensation : Based on experience (Negotiable)
Position Summary :
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Trauma Step Down / PCU unit provides high acuity nursing care to patients who are stepping down from the ICU or require advanced monitoring beyond a standard medical surgical unit. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring safety, quality and positive outcomes in a fast paced environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, neurological status, cardiac rhythm and other critical monitoring.Administer medications, treatments and therapies safely and accurately; monitor for responses and adverse events.Recognize changes in patient status promptly and initiate appropriate interventions, escalation or consultation.Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals and other unit staff to coordinate care and discharge planning.Educate patients and families about disease processes, medications, recovery expectations and follow up care.Uphold hospital and unit standards for patient safety, infection control, falls prevention, documentation, hand offs (SBAR) and performance improvement initiatives.Maintain physical endurance : frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving / lifting patients and equipment (up to ~50 lbs) as needed.Qualifications :
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida.1+ year of acute care experience required.Must Have 1 year of RN experience preferability in the hospital setting but is open to LTACH, HOME HEALTH, REHAB.Education : Nursing Diploma or Associate (ASN / ADN) required.Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at hire (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).To Apply :
Please submit an updated resume. Our recruitment team will reach out within 24 hours.