Registered Nurse (RN) — Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown)

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) — Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) role is onsite at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Compensation is not specified. The PCU bridges intensive care and medical-surgical units, caring for complex patients who need close monitoring and specialized support. The nurse provides patient-centered care through assessment, telemetry monitoring, medication and IV therapy, care planning, and patient and family education. The role helps identify changes in condition and coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the broader team.

What you'll do

• Conduct comprehensive assessments
• monitor telemetry, cardiac rhythms, and vital signs
• administer medications, IV therapies, and complex treatments
• manage cardiac and medical drips
• collaborate on individual care plans
• educate patients and families
• maintain compliant EMR documentation and follow infection-control protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse (rn)

progressive care unit

pcu

stepdown

norfolk va

telemetry

cardiac monitoring

iv therapy

bls

acls

sentara leigh hospital

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The PCU bridges intensive care and medical-surgical care; requires 1–2 years of recent acute care, telemetry, or critical care experience.

About the employer

ATC Travelers A is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Help Services. Sector: 56.