Step Down PCU RN
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down / PCU

Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
Weekend Hours: As required by facility
Call Requirements: None

Unit & Patient Care Information

• Unit: Neuro Trauma Intermediate PCU (Step Down)
• Number of Beds: 26
• Patient Ratios: 3:1 or 4:1
• Patient Types: Neuro, trauma, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory distress, insulin drips
• Equipment: Philips monitors, chest tubes, arterial lines, wound vacs, drains, external ventricular drains (EVDs), Nicom, BiPAP, Airvo
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Float Requirements: Rotational float to critical care cluster or med/surg units

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness
• Work within Missouri Nurse Practice Act and facility standards

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 15 lbs
• Minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• May work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires full week availability
• Dress code: Black scrubs or facility-logo attire only; no other scrub colors allowed
• Team player personality fit preferred

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Level 2 Stroke Center
• Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Recognized for high-quality care and patient safety

Local Area Highlights

• Attractions include a zoo, national wildlife museum & aquarium, art museum, historic sites, and local breweries/restaurants