Progressive Care Nurse - High-Acuity PCU & Growth

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing education

Clinical advancement opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Progressive Care Nurse to deliver high-acuity, evidence-based care in a fast-paced PCU setting. You will monitor unstable patients, titrate IV drips, administer medications, and coordinate multidisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and families to ensure safe, patient-centered outcomes.

This role emphasizes critical thinking and thorough assessment, with opportunities for ongoing education, clinical advancement, and a supportive culture rooted in teamwork and

Qualifications

• High-acuity care experience in a PCU or step-down unit.
• Ability to monitor cardiac/telemetry and respond to instability.
• Proficient titration of IV drips and medication administration.
• Strong critical thinking and comprehensive patient assessment.
• Collaborates with physicians, therapists, and families for discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor unstable patients and respond to changes in condition.
• Manage cardiac/telemetry monitoring and IV drips.
• Administer medications per order and safety protocols.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and discharge planning.
• Provide patient- and family-centered care with clear documentation.

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Progressive Care Nurse to deliver high-acuity, evidence-based care in a fast-paced PCU setting. You will monitor unstable patients, titrate IV drips, administer medications, and coordinate multidisciplinary care with physicians, therapists, and families to ensure safe, patient-centered outcomes.

This role emphasizes critical thinking and thorough assessment, with opportunities for ongoing education, clinical advancement, and a supportive culture rooted in teamwork and