PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – RN

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3 days per week

Schedule: Weekend and holiday rotation

Contract Duration: 12 weeks

Location: Elizabethtown, KY

About the Role

You'll provide nursing care to moderate-acuity patients who require closer monitoring than a standard medical-surgical unit but do not require ICU-level care. This is an ideal role for nurses comfortable with telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and patients transitioning from higher levels of care or at risk of clinical deterioration.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs continuously; identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Assess and manage patients post-ICU or those requiring step-down care
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and the interdisciplinary team on individualized care plans
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and recovery
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) per facility guidelines
• Support infection control and fall prevention protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky (or compact license)
• ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)
• BLS certification; ACLS required
• 1+ years of PCU or step-down nursing experience
• Demonstrated experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
• Strong communication, assessment, and clinical decision-making skills

Preferred

• PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) certification
• BSN degree