Progressive Care/Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)

Job Description

Job Description

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step‐Down Registered Nurse (RN) – Per Diem

Care for high‐acuity patients who need close monitoring—without full ICU intensity.
We’re seeking experienced and confident Progressive Care / Step‐Down Registered Nurses to care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and frequent assessments. If you enjoy managing complex conditions, early intervention, and collaborative care, this role offers meaningful impact every shift.

Schedule

• Per Diem
• 12‐Hour and 8‐Hour Shifts Available

12‐Hour Shifts

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Days)
• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Nights)

8‐Hour Shifts

• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Days)
• 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Evenings)
• 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Nights)

What You’ll Do

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients transitioning from ICU or requiring advanced monitoring
• Perform frequent patient assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and vital signs
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders
• Manage patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, or 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 conditions, 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 Progressive Care, Step‐Down, Telemetry, or ICU RN experience required
• BLS 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 approach to patient care and clinical decision‐making

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
You’ll care for complex patients at a critical point in their recovery—while enjoying the flexibility of per diem scheduling with both 8‐hour and 12‐hour shift options to fit your availability.

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!