Travel
PCU / Stepdown
Louisville, KY
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit
Location: Louisville, KY
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: November 15, 2026
About the Role
The facility's Progressive Care Unit (PCU) provides specialized nursing care for patients requiring closer monitoring than medical-surgical units but at a step-down level from intensive care. You'll work with moderate-acuity patients, many transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration, in a telemetry-monitored environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; assess and respond to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
- Conduct thorough patient and family assessments; develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
- Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams on clinical decisions
- Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
- Educate patients and families on their condition, treatment, and recovery
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record
- Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) according to facility acuity guidelines
- Uphold infection control and fall prevention protocols
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (state or compact)
- Minimum 1+ years of PCU or step-down unit experience
- BLS and ACLS certification
- NIHSS certification
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN (ADN accepted)
- PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse)
Every-other-weekend rotation required. No local rate reduction.