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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in West Chester, PA

Experienced PCU Registered Nurses can join a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit nursing team in West Chester, Pennsylvania, near the greater Philadelphia area. This 12-week RN contract job is ideal for a skilled Progressive Care or step-down nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and confidently cares for medically complex patients requiring close monitoring and advanced interventions.

PCU RN Contract Job Details

• Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19380), a historic community with a vibrant downtown and convenient access to the greater Philadelphia area
• Healthcare Setting: 18-bed, high-acuity Progressive Care Unit
• Nursing Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Night Shift Hours: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks
• Start Date: November 11, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,070–$2,180
• Patient Assignment: Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3, based on acuity
• Floating: No floating required
• Holiday Coverage: Holiday coverage may be required based on unit staffing needs, with at least one holiday expected
• Scheduling Note: Extended vacation cannot be accommodated during the holiday blackout period from December 23 through January 3; an individual holiday off may be considered

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional nursing experience, including progressive care, step-down, telemetry, or comparable high-acuity nursing experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or Compact RN license
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Ability to manage a 1:3 assignment while adapting to frequent admissions, transfers, downgrades, and changes in patient condition
• Comfort working night shifts in a fast-paced, high-turnover Progressive Care Unit

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity PCU patients who require more monitoring and intervention than a traditional telemetry patient but do not require ICU-level care
• Care for patients recovering from cardiac catheterization, myocardial infarction, cardiac stent placement, cardiac ablation, TAVR, and Watchman procedures
• Monitor stable post-open-heart patients, patients with transvenous pacemakers, and patients experiencing respiratory or organ failure
• Care for patients requiring BiPAP, insulin infusions, and management related to alcohol or drug withdrawal
• Perform focused nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient status, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and therapies safely while monitoring patients for treatment response and complications
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, effective patient outcomes
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and patient downgrades while maintaining accurate documentation and continuity of care

Apply now for this Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse contract opportunity in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and join a high-acuity healthcare team near Philadelphia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.