PCU / Stepdown

RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Med-Surg Float

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: October 19, 2026

About the Role

The facility is seeking an experienced RN to support its Progressive Care Unit and Medical-Surgical units. You'll care for moderate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration—requiring closer monitoring than standard Med-Surg but below ICU intensity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to cardiac, medical, orthopedic, and neurological patients
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond to changes in condition
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Assess patients and manage those transitioning from higher levels of care
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on the plan of care
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and recovery
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients per facility guidelines)
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation, infection control, and fall prevention protocols

Requirements

• Active RN license (Colorado or compact license)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• 1+ years of PCU/step-down experience
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and reading cardiac strips
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• PCCN certification preferred

Schedule & Float Expectations

• Every other weekend and holiday rotation per unit needs
• Float support required across PCU and Med-Surg units as needed to support staffing