PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit. You'll provide nursing care to patients requiring closer monitoring than medical-surgical units but not ICU-level care—including those transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition
• Assess, manage, and educate patients and families on their condition, treatment plan, and recovery
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and the interdisciplinary team on plan of care
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient response in the electronic health record
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) per facility acuity guidelines
• Implement infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Mentor and preceptor staff; participate in quality and safety improvements

Requirements

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years acute care RN experience, with 1+ years in PCU or step-down setting
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems

Schedule

• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend per unit need
• 13-week contract
• Start date: October 4, 2026