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Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

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Work Type: Contractor
City, State: Virginia Beach, VA
Office: ATC Travelers A
Job Summary
As a PCU Registered Nurse, you will bridge the gap between Intensive Care (ICU) and general Med/Surg. You will manage higher-acuity patients requiring close monitoring, advanced medication administration, and immediate stabilization in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Clinical Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments, interpret cardiac rhythms, and manage complex, high-risk patients requiring continuous telemetry and advanced interventions. [1, 2]
  • Intervention & Support: Administer specialized medications (e.g., drips), manage intravenous lines, and operate critical equipment such as ventilators. 
  • Collaboration & Advocacy: Develop individualized care plans within a multidisciplinary team and educate patients/families on treatment and recovery. 
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate, real-time records in the EMR system. 
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program (BSN preferred).
  • Experience: 1–1.5 years of related experience in PCU, Step-Down, or Intermediate care, handling higher-acuity, 1:4-1:5 ratios.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Valid Virginia or compact RN license, BLS, and ACLS required; NIHSS certification 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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.

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