Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

HCA Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for our Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on the night shift within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will provide high-acuity, patient-centered care, closely monitoring complex conditions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You’ll assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and support patients and families through critical transitions. HCA Healthcare offers robust professional development, clear career pathways, and a culture of compassion, integrity, and innovation where your expertise makes a meaningful impact every day. Provide direct, high-acuity nursing care to adult PCU patients on the night shift Continuously monitor and interpret telemetry and other clinical data to identify changes in patient status Perform comprehensive and focused nursing assessments and update care plans accordingly Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely and according to provider orders and protocols Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other team members to coordinate patient care Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic health record Participate in bedside shift reports and provide thorough handoffs to ensure continuity of care Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, medications, and discharge plans Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards and protocols Respond to emergencies and rapid changes in condition using critical thinking and escalation pathways Support, precept, and mentor new nurses and support staff on the unit Engage in continuing education, unit-based councils, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes Progressive care nursing Telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation IV therapy and medication administration Hemodynamic and respiratory assessment Post-surgical and step-down patient management Electronic health record (EHR) documentation Clinical decision-making and critical thinking Patient and family education Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration Time management and prioritization in high-acuity settings Knowledge of evidence-based PCU protocols and guidelines Infection prevention and patient safety practices Emergency response and escalation (e.g., rapid response) Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (or obtained within specified timeframe of hire) Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred Telemetry/ECG interpretation competency