Job Summary The PCU RN provides comprehensive care to patients who are too stable for the ICU but require more intensive nursing care than a general medical-surgical floor. You will monitor vital signs and telemetry, manage complex medication regimens, and perform quick interventions to prevent deterioration.  Indeed +2   Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Perform detailed, regular assessments of acutely ill patients and interpret specialized telemetry and diagnostic equipment data.
• Clinical Interventions: Initiate life-saving interventions, manage cardiac drips, and titrate medication doses.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and update nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment, adhering to all hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Communication & Education: Provide education to patients and families regarding disease management and post-operative recovery.  IntelyCare +6

  Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of experience in acute care, preferably in PCU or ICU.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association.  IntelyCare +3

  Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.  IntelyCare +2

  Skills

• Strong critical thinking and rapid response skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting cardiac rhythms (telemetry).
• Effective communication and teamwork in a high-stress environment. 

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