PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Registered Nurse

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Progressive Care Unit. You'll provide nursing care to patients requiring closer monitoring than a standard medical-surgical unit but not ICU-level care. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive managing moderate-acuity patients, many transitioning from intensive care or at risk of clinical deterioration.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; identify and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Assess, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Manage a moderate patient load (typically 3–4 patients) while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on their condition, treatment plan, and recovery
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately
• Promote infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Contribute to unit quality and safety improvement initiatives

Requirements

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

Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend per unit need
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 25, 2026