PCU Registered Nurse
Position: ICU Stepdown/ PCU RN - Plano, Texas
- $30/hr (1 year of experience)
- Mid: $38.87/hr (10 years of experience)
- Max: $46/hr (20 years of experience)
- Night Shift Differential: $3.75/hr
- Weekend Differential: $4.30/hr
Shifts Available:
- Full-time Days: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (rotating weekends)
- Full-time Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (rotating weekends)
A prominent 603-bed acute-care facility in Plano, Texas, is seeking dedicated ICU Stepdown/ PCU RNs to join their team. With over 90 years of service to the community, this hospital offers a wide range of medical services and specialties. The 35-bed ICU Stepdown unit provides expert care to intermediate care patients, including post-surgical, orthopedic, stroke, spine, peritoneal dialysis, and cardiac drip cases. Join a team that cares like family and elevates your nursing career.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care needs.
- Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
- Provide cardiopulmonary management and monitoring.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for well-coordinated patient care.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions accurately using computerized systems.
- Instruct and educate patients and families.
- Assess and coordinate patient discharge planning with the healthcare team.
- Provide age and culturally appropriate care.
- Orient and mentor new staff members.
- Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Qualifications:
- BSN Required - Magnet Facility
- Current Texas RN or Compact State Licensure
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- PALS certification within 6 months
- Minimum 1 year of recent Stepdown, Progressive Care, PCU, or Intermediate Care RN experience in an acute care hospital (2 years preferred)
- Basic Drip and EKG Knowledge required
Additional Information:
- 28 Bed CCU including SICU-MICU and CVICU
- Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:2
- High acuity unit, 1:3 - 1:4 patient ratio, including various cases like Open Heart, Trauma, Burn, Vascular, Sepsis
- Culture emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and nurse-friendly environment
- Level 1 Trauma Facility
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Burn and Reconstructive Center
Benefits:
- Student Loan Repayment
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
- Paid Personal Leave
- 401k (100% annual match – 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
- Identity Theft Protection discounts
- Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Salary:
- $30/hr (1 year of experience)
- Mid: $38.87/hr (10 years of experience)
- Max: $46/hr (20 years of experience)
Night Shift Differential:
- $3.75/hr
Weekend Differential:
- $4.30/hr
Sign-On Bonus: Not Guaranteed - Please Do Not Advertise the Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance: Case by Case Basis
Don't miss this opportunity to advance your nursing career while providing exceptional patient care. Apply now!