Travel or Local PCU RN Job in Birmingham , Alabama

Sign-on/tour opportunity for experienced PCU RN in Birmingham. Progressive Care Unit RN, night shift (7P), Birmingham, AL. Travel or local contract; close-monitoring patients requiring frequent assessment but not ICU. - Active RN license (AL or compact) required - 1+ year progressive care or telemetry experience - ACLS/BLS certification - Ability to use cardiac/monitoring equipment - Ready for travel or local contract assignments

Responsibilities

Progressive Care Unit RNs (PCU RNs) care for patients who need close monitoring and frequent assessment but aren't unstable enough to require ICU care. PCU RNs use computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information. PCU RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Record patient’s medical information and vital signs
• Prepare equipment and assist physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients and interpret electronic displays to help guide treatment

Shift: 7P