PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Registered Nurse

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced RN for its Progressive Care Unit. You'll provide nursing care to moderate-acuity patients who require closer monitoring than a medical-surgical unit but do not require ICU-level care. This includes patients transitioning from ICU, those on telemetry monitoring, and patients at risk of clinical deterioration.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate responses to interventions
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams on patient care plans
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and recovery
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) per unit acuity guidelines
• Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Support team-based care and quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in nursing
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification
• Minimum 2 years acute care RN experience
• 1+ year PCU or step-down unit experience
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
• Proficiency with electronic health records

Schedule

• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• 13-week contract
• Start date: September 27, 2026

Location

Louisville, Kentucky