Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – 13 Week Contract
Lake Regional Hospital | Osage Beach, Missouri (Lake of the Ozarks)

These assignments support the hospital’s Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and involve caring for adult patients requiring close monitoring, ongoing assessment, medication administration, and coordination of care in a step-down or intermediate care setting.

Candidates will be interviewed and submitted to the facility for review. Start dates are determined by the facility after candidate selection.

COMPENSATION

$35.85 per hour base pay
$1,246 weekly stipend
$67 per hour blended equivalent based on a 40-hour work week

CONTRACT DETAILS

13-week PCU RN contracts
Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule determined by the facility
Potential contract extensions based on facility needs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide patient care to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients
Monitor patient status and administer medications/treatments
Communicate changes in condition to the care team
Document patient care accurately
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Active RN license (Missouri or compact state)
Associate Degree in Nursing required (BSN preferred)
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
NIH Stroke Scale Certification
PALS certification preferred
Minimum 1 year acute care hospital experience preferred

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Selected candidates must complete standard healthcare credentialing requirements, which may include background screening, drug testing, TB screening, immunization verification, and other facility health clearances.