PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) | Asheville, North Carolina

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Job Description

Deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic stepdown unit, utilizing your clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse. In this rewarding contract opportunity, youll play a crucial role in supporting patients transitioning from critical care, collaborating with a skilled interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional outcomes.

Key Qualifications:

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state
• Minimum of 1 year recent experience in a stepdown or progressive care unit
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication abilities
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment providing care for diverse patient populations
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and documentation standards

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to patients recovering from acute conditions
• Closely monitor, assess, and document changes in patient status, promptly notifying providers of urgent concerns
• Implement individualized care plans, including medication administration, wound care, and post-operative monitoring
• Educate patients and families on recovery processes, discharge planning, and ongoing health management
• Effectively collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies

Benefits Include:

• Opportunity to gain experience in a reputable healthcare environment
• Supportive clinical leadership and team-oriented atmosphere
• Modern, well-equipped stepdown unit fostering professional growth

Take the next step in your nursing journey with this engaging role, where your expertise will make a direct impact on patient recovery every day. Apply now to help provide the care and support that truly makes a difference.