PCU / Stepdown

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit (PCU). You'll provide nursing care to patients requiring closer monitoring than medical-surgical units but not intensive care-level intervention. This role suits nurses who thrive in a step-down environment managing moderate-acuity patients, including those transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition
• Assess, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients)
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on their condition, treatment plan, and recovery process
• Ensure accurate documentation in the EMR and maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Participate in quality improvement and practice governance initiatives

Requirements

• Active RN license in Kentucky (or compact license as applicable)
• Minimum 1–2 years of acute care or PCU/step-down experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• ADN or BSN (BSN preferred)
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
• PCCN certification preferred

Schedule & Contract

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule: Every other weekend per unit need
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Start Date: November 22, 2026