Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract - full-time position in Melbourne, FL. The role involves delivering care to telemetry and progressive care patients at a facility level, with emphasis on clinical judgment and timely patient management.

The position offers a pay rate of $38 per hour, 36 hours per week, and requirements include an active RN license in the state, CPR if applicable, and compliance with all regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state where the nurse practices.
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; progressive care unit preferred.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR certification, if applicable.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients.
• Make clinical judgments with supervision; coordinate patient care.
• Perform according to nursing standards; assist in patient care management.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Patient care coordination

Job description

Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $38 / Hour

Hours: 36.00

Location: Melbourne, FL

The Progressive Care Unit RN, assumes the responsibility andaccountability for delivering patient care to telemetry/progressive carepatients. The Progressive Care Unit RN demonstrates the ability to makeclinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. Thisindividual employs critical thinking and performance ability in thecoordination of patient care, consistently performs according to nursingstandards, and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others inthe management of patient care. TheProgressive Care Unit RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, cardiacstepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and in some medical centers, thePCU is also known as a transition or intermediate unit.

Minimum Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferredwith one year progressive care unit experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningfull opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Progressive Care PCU

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0713

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $38 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-22T18:50:01