PCU / Stepdown

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse for our Progressive Care Unit (PCU). You'll care for moderate-acuity patients requiring closer monitoring than general medical-surgical floors but not intensive care-level interventions. This is an excellent opportunity to refine your clinical assessment and cardiac monitoring skills while supporting patients through critical transitions in their care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients), managing telemetry monitoring and vital sign trending
• Assess and monitor patients transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Identify and respond promptly to changes in cardiac rhythm and patient condition
• Participate in rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members on care planning
• Educate patients and families on their condition, treatment plan, and recovery expectations
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record
• Maintain infection control and fall prevention standards

Requirements

• Active RN license in Kentucky (or compact license as applicable)
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 1+ years of PCU or step-down unit experience
• 2+ years of acute care nursing experience
• Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
• ADN or BSN
• 2+ years of electronic health record experience

Position Details

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 25, 2026
• Location: Louisville, Kentucky