Travel
PCU / Stepdown
Corbin, KY
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit on a 13-week contract. You'll work the night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) as a full-time employee with potential on-call duties and weekend/holiday requirements.
About the Role
You'll provide nursing care to moderate-acuity patients who require closer monitoring than a medical-surgical unit but do not need ICU-level care. This includes patients transitioning from critical care and those at risk of clinical deterioration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Manage a typical patient load of 3–4 patients per shift
- Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
- Assess, monitor, and support patients during transition from ICU
- Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and recovery expectations
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record
- Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols
- Prioritize and organize workload based on patient acuity
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky (or compact license)
- ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) preferred
- Minimum 1+ years of PCU or step-down unit experience
- Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
- Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Location: Corbin, Kentucky