PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse

Position Overview

Join the facility's progressive care unit as a Registered Nurse, providing skilled nursing care to patients requiring closer monitoring than a traditional medical-surgical unit but below ICU-level intensity. You'll care for patients transitioning from critical care, those at risk of clinical deterioration, and individuals requiring telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity management.

Shift & Duration

• 3rd shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekends and holidays as scheduled
• 13-week contract
• Start date: November 30, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring of vital signs and cardiac rhythms
• Administer medications, including IV drips, per physician orders
• Identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and the interdisciplinary team on care planning
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR
• Manage a typical patient load of 3–4 patients
• Ensure compliance with infection control and fall prevention protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky (or compact license as applicable)
• BLS certification required; ACLS required
• ADN or ASN; BSN preferred
• 1+ years of PCU or step-down unit experience
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) certification