Registered Nurse – PCU Trauma Stepdown
Provide progressive, complex care for adult trauma patients in a fast-paced unit. Perform thorough assessments, administer medications, and manage telemetry alongside post-surgical care. Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and coordinate care to support safe, effective outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring
- Administer medications and manage post-surgical care
- Utilize telemetry and escalate clinical changes as needed
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff on individualized care plans
- Precept and support new team members
- Educate patients and families
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold safety standards
- Support a compassionate, learning-focused unit culture
Qualifications & Skills
- Active nursing licensure
- Strong clinical judgment in complex monitoring and progressive care
- Medication administration and post-surgical care competency
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to precept, educate, and contribute to continuous improvement