PCU / Stepdown

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit (PCU). You'll provide nursing care to moderate-acuity patients requiring closer monitoring than medical-surgical units but below ICU level. This is a 13-week contract position working nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond promptly to patient condition changes
• Assess and manage patients transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) with attention to acuity and individual needs
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as required
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on plan of care
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and recovery
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient response accurately in the electronic medical record
• Ensure infection control and fall prevention protocols are consistently followed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kentucky (or valid compact license)
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
• 2+ years of acute care RN experience (1+ year PCU/step-down experience required)
• 2+ years of electronic medical record (EMR) experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated ability with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) certification