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Ingenovis Health
Lifepoint Health, Inc (Parent):RN - PCU
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What they do
A PCU or Stepdown Registered Nurse cares for hospital patients who need close monitoring but not intensive care. Works in a hospital unit typically called Progressive Care Unit or Stepdown Unit. Monitors life signs and medications for patients who are progressing from more critical to less critical care. Works under the supervision of a physician, as part of a hospital nursing team.
$90,190 / year median in North Carolina
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Lifepoint Health, Inc (Parent):
RN
RN
- PCU As a Stepdown RN, you'll monitor patients who require frequent assessment but who aren't unstable enough to need care in a critical setting.
Basic travel nursing requirements include:
- 1-2 years recent experience in the job's primary area of care
- Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states
- Additional requirements & certifications as may be requested by the specificfacility/unit
- An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help Travel nurses work for a limited amount of time at a particular location, providing patient care and support before moving on to their next exciting adventure.