*TotalPay Package = $2,621/week for 36 hours/week

　　TaxableWages = $1,368/week

　　WeeklyLodging Allowance = $805/week

　　WeeklyMeals & Incidentals Allowance = $448/week

　　*Basedupon qualifying for position and allowances. Total package is inclusive oftaxable

　　wagesand allowances*

　　ContractNotes - Night - 36 hour weeks - 13 Week Contracts - asap Start Date - CompactLicense Required

　　The Progressive Care Unit RN, as a professionalpractitioner, assumes the responsibility and accountability for deliveringpatient care to telemetry/progressive care patients. The Progressive Care UnitRN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective andefficient manner with supervision. This individual employs critical thinkingand performance ability in the coordinator of patient care, consistentlyperforms according to nursing standards, and is accountable in managing patientcare and assisting others in the management of patient care. The Progressive Care Unit RN is sometimesalso called a step-down nurse, cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgicalstepdown and in some medical centers, the PCU is also known as a transition orintermedia unit.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care on a progressive care unit

　　Performs focused interviews to identify specific patients'needs

　　Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

　　Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information fromhealth care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses

　　Documents the patient’s plan of care using identifiednursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursinginterventions

　　Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient carerequirements

　　Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard

　　Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment

　　Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education

　　Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes inmedical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions

　　Documents patient’s response to nursing and otherinterventions

　　Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meetpatient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities

　　Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipment

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices

　　One year prior professional nursing experience preferredwith one year progressive care unit experience preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.