Travel Registered Nurse role in a Step-Down/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) supporting medically complex patients needing close monitoring and telemetry, on a 13-week assignment in Anderson, IN. You'll deliver high-quality, patient-centred care alongside a multidisciplinary team for Access Healthcare, a travel-nurse-founded staffing agency. Standout perk: $2,203/week with agency support and benefits.
- Competitive pay package
- Around-the-clock agency support
- Unmatched benefits package
Specialty:
PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline:
RN Duration:
13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift:
12 hours, days Employment Type:
Travel The Step-Down Unit/Progressive Care/Med/Tele (SDU/PCU) Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment but do not meet criteria for intensive care. The SDU/PCU RN is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role requires strong critical thinking skills, clinical judgment, and the ability to manage complex patient conditions in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities - to include but not limited toThe Step-Down Unit/Progressive Care Registered Nurse will: Provide direct patient care for medically complex patients requiring telemetry, frequent monitoring, and specialized interventions.
Perform comprehensive assessments, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status.
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and laboratory results; notify providers of changes in patient condition.
Administer medications safely, including IV medications, per physician orders and hospital policy.
Manage and care for patients with devices such as:
Telemetry monitoring
IV drips (e.g., cardiac, vasoactive, or insulin infusions where applicable)
Central lines, PICC lines
Oxygen therapy, high-flow oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP (as appropriate per unit policy)
Implement and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, case management, and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.
Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plan, medications, and discharge instructions.
Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Recognize early signs of patient deterioration and activate rapid response or escalate care as needed.
Adhere to infection prevention protocols, fall precautions, and patient safety standards. May float to other med/surg units. Access Healthcare Job ID #5-ASC-44724. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!