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PCU / Stepdown
Louisville, KY
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide clinical care on its Progressive Care Unit (PCU). You'll work with moderate-acuity patients transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration, delivering skilled nursing care that bridges step-down and medical-surgical settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and manage patients with complex medical and cardiac needs
- Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond to changes in condition
- Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
- Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and the interdisciplinary team on patient care plans
- Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
- Educate patients and families on their condition, treatment, and recovery
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the EMR
- Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) per facility guidelines
- Support infection control and fall prevention protocols
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (state or compact)
- Minimum 2 years acute inpatient PCU or step-down experience
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN degree
- PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) certification
Shift & Contract Details
- Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, every other weekend
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 1, 2026
- Location: Louisville, KY