Progressive Care Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Job Type: Contract / Travel Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in an acute care setting. The RN will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, leadership skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments based on patient condition and unit policies.
• Develop, implement, prioritize, and revise individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor patient status and document responses to clinical interventions and treatments.
• Provide direct nursing care to PCU patients requiring close monitoring and specialized care.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to licensed and unlicensed personnel while maintaining accountability for patient care.
• Serve as a mentor and preceptor to nursing staff and support teamwork within the unit.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience required
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Stepdown, Telemetry, or Critical Care experience preferred

Education

• Nursing Diploma OR Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• NIHSS Certification

Required Skills

• Progressive Care Nursing
• Acute Care
• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Telemetry Monitoring
• Medication Administration
• Clinical Documentation
• Critical Thinking
• Patient & Family Education
• Care Coordination
• Leadership & Teamwork
• Quality Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.