PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Registered Nurse

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit. You'll provide nursing care to patients requiring closer monitoring than medical-surgical floors but who are not yet ICU-level acuity. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who thrive in a fast-paced environment managing patients transitioning from ICU care or at risk of clinical deterioration.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans using the nursing process
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) while setting priorities based on acuity
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and the interdisciplinary team on care coordination
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Provide patient and family education on condition, treatment, and recovery
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
• Ensure infection control and fall prevention protocols are followed

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in the state of practice
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1+ years of PCU or step-down unit experience
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred

Schedule

• 3rd shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekends and holidays as scheduled
• 13-week contract
• Start date: November 16, 2026