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PCU / Step-Down RN – Job Summary Unit: PCU / Critical Care Step-Down
12-hour nights, 6:45 PM–6:45 AM
3 shifts per week Contract: 13 weeks Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 3 patients Beds: 14 Charting System: Cerner Scrub Color: Navy blue BSN: Not required Travelers: First-time travelers accepted Requirements 2–3 years of PCU or ICU step-down experience BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications COVID vaccination required Experience with: Arterial and CVP lines Titrating IV drips and pressors Precedex, dopamine, dobutamine, and Levophed Trach care and stable ventilated patients Patient Population ICU step-down patients Trauma and traumatic brain injury (TBI) Major surgery and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) Sepsis patients Schedule & Floating 3 shifts per week Every other weekend required Holidays follow the permanent staff rotation First to float to Telemetry or Med-Surg No on-call requirement Self-scheduling generally available One unit orientation shift Important Notes Busy unit with frequent patient turnover.
Strong teamwork, communication, and independent decision-making are essential. Familiarity with HCAHPS and core measures is important. Holiday time off may be considered but is not guaranteed.
Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts during a 13-week contract