Travel PCU RN Job in Summit, New Jersey
Gifted Healthcare
Raritan, NJ, 08869, USA
Raritan, NJ, 08869, USA
- Healthcare
- Progressive Care Unit RN
- patient monitoring
- vital signs
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurses provide close monitoring and frequent assessment to patients who require care beyond general wards but are not critically unstable. They record vital signs, assist physicians during examinations, and monitor specialized equipment to guide treatment. This role involves night shifts and the use of computer equipment for patient monitoring.
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




