Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location: Louisville, KY
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 8/24/2026
Salary: $2318/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Location

Louisville, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform patient assessments and reassessments per policy or as warranted by patient condition, demonstrating sound independent clinical decision-making.
  • Initiate, prioritize, and implement individualized plans of care; review and revise plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
  • Facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate patient and family education related to care, treatment, and discharge needs.
  • Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel; serve as a mentor and preceptor to staff.
  • Participate in quality, safety, and service improvement efforts; comply with regulatory standards and contribute to the Practice Governance model.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
  • Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN).
  • Minimum of two (2) years of acute care RN experience.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • Current ACLS certification.
  • Current NIHSS certification.

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience in an IMC, PCU, or Step-Down unit setting.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based practice frameworks and practice governance models.

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work in a specialized progressive care environment with a focus on patient and family centered care and quality outcomes.
  • Supportive setting that emphasizes professional development, evidence-based practice, and mentorship opportunities.

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