Stepdown / PCU RN
Hazard, KY
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Requires COVID-19 Vaccination
Description
Step Down Registered Nurse - IMC/IMU/PCU/STEPDOWN | Hazard, KY | Contract
Quick Look
- Weekly Gross Pay: $2,035 - $2,142
- Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
Join a leading acute-care hospital as a Step Down Registered Nurse in Hazard, KY. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN to work in a progressive care unit (PCU) with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 2 years of current experience in a step-down or PCU setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care in a 34-bed Stepdown/PCU unit with a patient ratio of 1:5.
- Utilize Meditech EMR for documentation and patient management.
- Float within scope of practice as needed, with every other weekend required.
Requirements:
- AHA BLS & AHA ACLS certifications are required.
- NIH Stroke Scale certification is required.
- Valid Kentucky or compact nursing license is mandatory.
- Flu vaccine is required; declinations are not accepted. Medical and religious exemptions may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
- Resource must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates will not be accepted.
- Assignment confirmation must be signed within 24 hours of the offer.
- Valid driver's license and ARH coversheet are required for all submission packets. The address on the coversheet and driver's license should match.
Note: Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated. Orientation is bi-weekly, and the start date is the date needed for the assignment. Please be aware that all facilities work a schedule of 36/48 for the two-week pay period unless otherwise noted.
GLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are a dedicated and skilled Step Down Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding contract opportunity, please apply today!
Employer
GLC On-The-Go
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About Hazard, KY
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Hazard, KY here's what you should know:- Hazard, KY's cost of living is 21.4% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 45°F and lows around 25°F.
- Short term rentals may be available, but options could be limited compared to larger cities.
- Hazard, KY is more car-friendly, and public transportation options may be limited.
- The population is relatively homogenous, with a majority being White.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There may be a small population of travel nurses.
- There are local restaurants offering Southern cuisine, limited art and music scene, and opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.
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