Progressive Care Unit RN
Nashville, TN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a healthcare facility. The RN is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, performing assessments, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans. This role emphasizes patient and staff safety, medical documentation accuracy, and timely communication.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift (CIRH only); minimum of two years bedside clinical experience highly desired; no specific experience requirement explicitly stated otherwise
• Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission and develops individualized care plans.
• Documents all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participates in patient rehabilitation programs and collaborates with the healthcare team for ongoing evaluations.
• Initiates discharge planning from the day of admission and provides patient education in preparation for discharge.
• Communicates changes in patient status to relevant care team members to ensure continuity and safety.
• Supervises ancillary nursing personnel, delegates tasks appropriately, and provides direction and training.
• Ensures personal and environmental safety according to hospital and nursing policies.
• Contributes to a positive, calm, and team-oriented work environment.
• Maintains open communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical training needs.
• Assumes charge responsibility as requested following orientation.
• Pursues professional development through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritizes activities efficiently to meet patient needs effectively.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits