PCU Registered Nurse

• Patient Monitoring: Conduct continuous telemetry monitoring and expert assessments for complex medical-surgical, post-surgical, or stepdown cardiac patients.


• Clinical Care: Administer medications, manage intravenous drips, perform wound care, and manage airways, including prioritizing care for patients with high-acuity needs.


• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with doctors, specialists, and support staff to develop, implement, and update care plans.


• Safety & Advocacy: Ensure patient safety through precise documentation, recognizing subtle condition changes, and advocating for patient rights.


• Education: Educate patients and their families regarding disease management, treatments, and discharge planning. 
  
   
  
  

• License: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Virginia or compact state.


• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of acute care experience, preferably in a PCU, Stepdown, or ICU setting.


• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) are required. NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is often required.


• Skills: Proficiency in EMR systems (such as Epic) and cardiac rhythm interpretation.


• Education: Diploma or Degree in Nursing (ADN or BSN; BSN is often preferred). 

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE