ATC Travelers A·Virginia Beach, Virginia
Provide expert nursing care to patients with complex medical and post-surgical conditions requiring intermediate-level monitoring. Responsibilities include managing high-risk medications, monitoring telemetry data, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for patient care planning.
Job Summary As a Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Step-Down) Registered Nurse at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, you will provide expert nursing care to patients with complex medical and post-surgical conditions who require intermediate-level monitoring (higher acuity than Med/Surg but lower than ICU). You will utilize telemetry and advanced interventions to manage critically ill patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities
Patient Monitoring: Conduct comprehensive assessments and continuously monitor telemetry data, EKG rhythms, and advanced hemodynamics.
Clinical Interventions: Administer high-risk medications (including cardiac drips/titration and insulin drips), manage complex intravenous lines, and operate equipment such as Alaris pumps and BiPAP.
Care Planning: Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans alongside physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
Patient Advocacy: Act as a primary coordinator for all care disciplines and provide compassionate support and education to patients and their families regarding their diagnosis and post-discharge needs.
Documentation: Maintain accurate, real-time documentation within the electronic health records (EHR) system.
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
Requires a nursing degree and an active Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN license. Candidates must have 1-2 years of acute care experience and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.