PCU / Stepdown

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit (PCU). You will provide nursing care to moderate-acuity patients requiring closer monitoring than medical-surgical units but not ICU-level care. This is an ideal role for nurses with recent acute care experience who are ready to take on independent clinical responsibility in a fast-paced environment.

Shift & Schedule

• 3rd Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts)
• Weekends and holidays as needed
• 13-week contract
• Start date: December 14, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Assess and manage patients transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration
• Administer medications, including IV drips, per physician orders
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) with effective prioritization and time management
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and the interdisciplinary team on plan of care
• Provide patient and family education on condition, treatment, and recovery
• Document assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in the medical record
• Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (state or compact)
• ADN/ASN (BSN preferred)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or step-down unit experience
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management

Preferred

• PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) certification