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ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC

Travel PCU RN

Nashville, TN

$1.97K - $2.67K/wk

Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 06/15/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel RN Position Job Notes:

Bestica Healthcare

RN-ICU

Norwich, CT · On-site

RN - ICU/PCU at William Backus Hospital Our PCU unit will be taking ICU overflow now. All candidates must have 2+ years ICU experience along with PCU, Epic experience. Shift: 3x12 Nights (7p-7:30a ...

Bestica Healthcare

RN-ICU

Norwich, CT

RN - ICU/PCU at William Backus Hospital Our PCU unit will be taking ICU overflow now. All candidates must have 2+ years ICU experience along with PCU, Epic experience. Shift: 3x12 Nights (7p-7:30a ...

Bestica Healthcare

RN ICU

Norwich, CT

ICU Overflow Position Our PCU unit will be taking ICU overflow now. All candidates must have 2+ years ICU experience along with PCU experience. Shift: 3x12 Days (7a-7:30p), every other weekend ...

vTech Solution

Registered Nurse - PCU

Mission Hills, CA · On-site

$2.10K - $2.85K/wk

***Looking for ICU RN to work in PCU unit Start date: ASAP Ratios: 1:3 Years of experience REQ: 1 First-timers accepted: Yes Weekend REQ: Yes - every other Float: Yes within skillset Certs REQ: ACLS ...

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How much do pcu unit jobs pay per week?

As of May 30, 2026, the average weekly pay for pcu unit in the United States is $2,314.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,961.54 and $2,653.85 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse, you need strong critical care knowledge, advanced patient assessment skills, and a valid nursing license, often with certifications such as PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse). Familiarity with cardiac monitors, intravenous infusion pumps, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is essential. Compassion, quick decision-making, and effective communication are vital soft skills for supporting patients and collaborating with healthcare teams in high-acuity settings. These skills and qualities ensure patient safety, high-quality care, and the ability to handle complex and rapidly changing clinical situations.

What are some common challenges nurses face when working in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)?

Nurses in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) often care for patients who are more stable than those in the Intensive Care Unit but still require close monitoring and frequent assessments. One common challenge is managing a high patient-to-nurse ratio while ensuring each patient receives timely interventions and monitoring. Additionally, PCU nurses must be adept at recognizing subtle changes in patient conditions and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to adjust care plans quickly. Balancing the fast-paced environment with the need for compassionate, patient-centered care can also be demanding but rewarding.

What is a PCU unit in a hospital?

A PCU, or Progressive Care Unit, is a specialized hospital unit for patients who require more monitoring and care than what is provided on a general medical-surgical floor, but not as intensive as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Patients in a PCU often need continuous cardiac monitoring, intravenous medications, or frequent assessments but are stable enough to not need ICU-level care. The PCU is sometimes called a step-down unit or intermediate care unit, and staff are specially trained to manage patients with complex needs. This unit plays a vital role in patient recovery, especially after surgery or acute illness, by offering close observation and support.

What is the difference between Pcu Unit vs Pcu Nurse?

AspectPcu UnitPcu Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) with critical care certificationRegistered Nurse (RN) with critical care certification
Work EnvironmentIntensive care unit providing specialized patient careNurses working within the Pcu unit, delivering patient care
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, healthcare facilities
Role FocusOversees patient care in Pcu, manages equipment and protocolsProvides direct patient care in Pcu, monitors patient status

The Pcu Unit refers to the specialized department within a hospital, while the Pcu Nurse is the healthcare professional working directly in that unit. Both roles require similar credentials and work in the same environment, but the Pcu Unit is the facility, and the Pcu Nurse is the staff delivering care.

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Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit / PCU

Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit / PCU

Orlando Health

Orlando, FL

$1.90K - $2.58K/wk

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Orlando Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 583 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

247th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Position Summary
Department: PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
Status: Variable Full-Time (Three 12-hour shifts w/ rotating weekends)
Shift: Days (7am - 7pm)
Title: Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, PCU, Inpatient Progressive Care Unit
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a "Best Regional Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando's growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.
In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
"Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL

  • Onsite State-of-the-art gym and wellness center!
    • The center offers a state-of-the-art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities-making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
  • Competitive Pay
    • Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
  • All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
    • Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
  • Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
    • Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024.
  • Employee-centric
    • Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare.
ABOUT THE PCU UNIT:
    • The Progressive Care Unit at Dr. Phillips Hospital is a 48-bed unit
    • This unit provides specialized care for patients who are too stable for the intensive care unit but require more monitoring and medical attention than can be provided in a PCU floor. Types of patients treated in this unit are post-surgical patients, respiratory patients (COPD, Pneumonia, non-invasive ventilation), sepsis/infections, chronic illness exacerbations (diabetes, kidney failure) and more.
    • PCUs bridge the gap between ICU and standard care units by providing telemetry, continuous monitoring, and specialized nursing for patients who are improving but still at risk for complications. This allows for a seamless transition in care while ensuring patient safety and recovery.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
• Assesses patient's needs and develops/revises an individualized plan of care based on patient needs and responses. Evaluatesthe
patient's progress toward attaining expected outcomes.
• Respects diversity by building respectful relationships with all team members and customers.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned
unit/ department.
• Serves as a preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/ or nurse clinician.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to effectively plan and manage the unit/department.
• Serves as a role model for staff and supportsthe hospital and nursing department's goals and strategies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets the necessary information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs.
Qualifications
Education/Training
  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
  • Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
Licensure/Certification
  • Maintains current State of Florida RN license or valid eNLCmultistate RN license
  • Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Experience
  • 1+ year of RN experience

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Orlando Health is a 3,200-bed system that includes 15 wholly-owned hospitals and emergency departments; rehabilitation services, cancer institutes, heart institutes, imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, physician offices for adults and pediatrics, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patient behavioral health facility, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with CareSpot Urgent Care. Nearly 4,200 physicians, representing more than 80 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs nearly 22,000 team members. Areas of clinical excellence are orthopedics, heart and vascular, cancer care, neurosciences, surgery, pediatric specialties, neonatology, women's health and trauma.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Orlando, FL, US

Year founded

1918

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