Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRN– Progressive Care Unit (PCU)Location: West Chester PA 19380Shift: Night Shift – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AMSchedule: 12-hour shifts, every third weekendOrientation Date: November 11, 2026Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-acuity, fast-paced 18-bed unit. The ideal candidate will have strong critical thinking, patient assessment, and clinical skills to care for medically complex patients who require a higher level of monitoring and intervention than a traditional telemetry unit but do not require ICU-level care.Required:Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with PCU experience preferred.Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.Licensure: Active Pennsylvania RN license or Compact RN license.Certifications: BLS/CPR and ACLS required.Ability to manage high-acuity patients in a fast-paced PCU environment.Unit Overview18-bed Progressive Care Unit.Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3, depending on patient acuity.High patient turnover, with up to 75% of the unit potentially turning over within 24 hours.Frequent admissions, transfers, and patient downgrades.No floating requiredScheduling Requirements12-hour night shifts: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM.Every third weekend.Holiday coverage required based on unit staffing needs; at least one holiday shift is required.Extended vacations during the hospital's holiday blackout period ( December 23–January 3) cannot be accommodated. Individual holiday requests off may be considered.Orientation is required on November 11, 2026.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is an experienced PCU RN who can manage medically complex patients, maintain a 1:3 patient assignment, respond effectively to changes in patient conditions, and adapt to frequent admissions and transfers. Strong clinical judgment, time management, and communication skills are essential.Additional Information: No floating required. #TB_RN