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Description

Registered Nurse - PCU (Stepdown/PCU) - City, State

Get on the schedule fast—this role runs on a 12-hour day shift with a consistent weekend rotation (every other weekend). You’ll be part of a 6-bed PCU team with RN ratios of 1:3 and support from charge/resource nurses and full hospital services. Pay is $50.25/hour with weekly pay via direct deposit and comprehensive benefits—apply today to learn more about the full package.



Quick Facts

  • Location: City, State (client location not specified)

  • Start Date: 07/27/2026

  • End Date/Duration: Not specified

  • Shift: 12H Days

  • Hours/week: Not specified

  • Employment Type: Not specified

  • License/Certs: RN license (not explicitly listed) + BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

  • Experience: 2 years (acute care PCU experience required; see requirements below)




Pay & Benefits

  • Hourly Rate: $50.25/hour

  • Competitive Pay Packages

  • Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit (W-2)

  • Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2)

  • Robust Referral Bonus Program

  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable state/federal/local laws

  • Travel and other reimbursements when applicable

  • Licensure/Certification support (as applicable)

  • 24/7 dedicated team committed to your success




What You’ll Do

  • Provide PCU-level nursing care for patients with CVA/TIA diagnoses

  • Use NIHSS experience to support neurologic assessments and care planning

  • Manage time-sensitive monitoring and bedside interventions, including arterial line care

  • Support advanced care needs such as foley catheter management and tube feedings via NGT/PEG

  • Perform and support drip titration, including preferred Levophed and other common infusions (e.g., Amiodarone, Cardizem, Insulin)

  • Deliver safe, standards-based care with appropriate PPE and patient safety practices

  • Complete documentation using the Meditech Expanse EMR and medication workflow via Pyxis/Alaris pumps




What You Need

Required


  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

  • 2 years of experience (PCU/acute care experience required)

  • Experience supporting PCU-level care and NIHSS in a clinical setting

  • Competency in PCU skills including foley management and NGT/PEG tube feedings

  • Ability to support arterial line care and drip titration (Levophed preferred)



Preferred


  • Levophed experience (preferred for titration support)



Additional Compliance Note


  • The traveler (and includes MedSurg RN) will be required to pass an EKG competency exam prior to arrival as part of compliance.




About the Assignment

Join a 6-bed PCU/Stepdown-style unit caring for patients with CVA/TIA. Staffing includes charge nurse support and resource nurse coverage, with 24/7 respiratory therapy and hospitalist support available. You will also have access to therapy services (OT/PT/ST) and VAT support for PICC/midline placement as needed.




VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied



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