PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

Position Overview

Join the facility's Progressive Care Unit as a Registered Nurse providing specialized care to moderate-acuity patients. You'll work with patients transitioning from critical care or at risk of clinical deterioration, delivering skilled assessment, monitoring, and intervention in a structured step-down environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Assess and manage patients requiring closer monitoring than medical-surgical units but not ICU-level care
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and the interdisciplinary team on individualized care plans
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on their condition, treatment plan, and recovery process
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the medical record
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) based on acuity and staffing guidelines
• Support infection control and fall prevention protocols

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice (compact license accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• ADN or ASN minimum; BSN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or step-down nursing experience
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

Position Details

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Schedule: Weekends and holidays as needed
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026