Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit
Prime Healthcare
Overview
We are seeking a P rogressive Care Registered Nurse or PCU RN , internally referred to as our Progressive Care Nurse . In the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), the PCU RN or Step-Down RN will provide specialized care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical conditions who require close monitoring, i ntervention, and support to optimize their outcomes and facilitate their transition to lower levels of care.
Shift’s Available : Nights
Employment Type : Per Diem
Hours : 12hr - 7 pm-7 am
Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
+ Deliver high-quality care to critically ill patients by performing detailed assessments, developing care plans, and implementing complex nursing interventions
+ U se advanced equipment like cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and capnography devices to continuously track vital signs and physiological parameters
+ S afely administer medications, intravenous fluids, and blood products with precise dosing and timing, closely monitoring patient responses to ensure effectiveness and prevent adverse reactions
+ M anag e life-support devices such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and cardiac monitors
+ Provide emotional support and education to patients' families, acting as a liaison to ensure they understand the care being provided
+ D ocument all aspects of patient care to ensure continuity and compliance while rigorously maintaining infection control and safety protocols to protect vulnerable patients
Qualifications
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers . You must have:
+ Current and valid state RN License.
+ Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
+ Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
+ Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
+ Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
+ Minimum of one year as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
+ Critical Care RN (CCRN) Certification preferred.
+ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Employment Status
Per Diem
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
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FacilityDallas Regional Medical Center
LocationUS-TX-Mesquite
ID2026-243610
CategoryRN
Position TypePer Diem
ShiftNights
Job TypeNon-Exempt
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