Progressive Care / Step‐Down Unit Registered Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
Nursefinders
Job Description
Job Description
Care for complex patients who need close monitoring—without full ICU intensity.
We’re seeking experienced and confident PCU/SDU Registered Nurses to care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and frequent assessments. If you enjoy managing higher‐acuity patients and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, this role offers meaningful impact every shift.
Schedule
- Per Diem
- 8‐Hour Shifts
- 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Days)
- 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Eve)
- 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Nights)
* Start and End Times May Vary*
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring progressive or step‐down level care
- Perform frequent patient assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and vital signs
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders
- Care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and post‐surgical conditions
- Recognize early signs of deterioration and escalate care appropriately
- Collaborate with physicians, ICU teams, and interdisciplinary care partners
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and recovery plans
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and quality‐of‐care standards
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record
What We’re Looking For
- Active RN license in the state of practice
- Minimum of 1 year of recent PCU, SDU, Telemetry, or ICU RN experience required
- BLS certification required (ACLS preferred)
- Strong assessment, cardiac monitoring, and critical‐thinking skills
- Ability to manage higher‐acuity patients in a fast‐paced environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Calm, confident clinical judgment
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
You’ll care for complex patients at a key point in their recovery—while enjoying the flexibility of per diem scheduling with consistent 8‐hour day or night shifts .
\nCompany Description
Nursefinders Staffing Division offers employment opportunities with a stable, innovative company in Health Care Staffing, one of the fastest-growing sectors of health care. With Nursefinders, you will be making a difference in people's lives. Whatever position you pursue, we give you the support and tools to accomplish your objective.
With more than 40 years of healthcare staffing experience, Nursefinders is in the business of helping our partners deliver quality care to their patients. As an AMN Healthcare company - the nation's largest provider of healthcare staffing services - we provide access to the largest network of nursing, allied health, and administrative.
We recently have digitized our staffing and have a Mobile Staffing Application which allows all nurses to pick up shifts at their convenience and leisure within just a few clicks. Ask us for more information!
Company Description
Nursefinders Staffing Division offers employment opportunities with a stable, innovative company in Health Care Staffing, one of the fastest-growing sectors of health care. With Nursefinders, you will be making a difference in people's lives. Whatever position you pursue, we give you the support and tools to accomplish your objective. \r\n\r\nWith more than 40 years of healthcare staffing experience, Nursefinders is in the business of helping our partners deliver quality care to their patients. As an AMN Healthcare company - the nation's largest provider of healthcare staffing services - we provide access to the largest network of nursing, allied health, and administrative.\r\n\r\nWe recently have digitized our staffing and have a Mobile Staffing Application which allows all nurses to pick up shifts at their convenience and leisure within just a few clicks. Ask us for more information!
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