Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
King City, CA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Days

An Acute Rehabilitation / Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Registered Nurse (Acute Rehab / TCU RN) provides specialized nursing care to patients recovering from acute illnesses, surgeries, or injuries in an intensive rehabilitation setting. The Acute Rehab / TCU RN focuses on managing complex care needs, promoting recovery, and facilitating the transition of patients from acute care to home or lower levels of care, ensuring optimal outcomes.

• Assess, plan, and provide nursing care to patients in acute rehabilitation and transitional care units recovering from illnesses, surgeries, or injuries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, social workers, case managers, and physicians, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor and manage patients’ vital signs, pain levels, mobility, and progress toward rehabilitation goals.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, wound care, and other treatments related to the recovery process.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding care plans, medication management, wound care, physical therapy, and self-care strategies.
• Assist patients with daily activities such as mobility, transfers, and personal care, promoting independence and safety.
• Recognize and respond to potential complications such as infections, pain, or mobility issues, implementing interventions as needed.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Facilitate patient transitions from acute care settings to home or outpatient services, collaborating with case managers, social workers, and other team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing input on patient progress, goals, and discharge planning.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
• Licensure:
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Certification:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred.