Progressive Care Registered Nurse

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

Join HCA Healthcare as a Progressive Care Nurse and provide high‑acuity, evidence‑based care to medically complex patients in a fast‑paced PCU setting. You will monitor unstable patients, manage cardiac/telemetry monitoring, titrate IV drips, administer medications, and coordinate multidisciplinary care and discharge planning. Relying on critical thinking and strong assessment skills, you’ll collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and families to deliver compassionate, patient‑centered care. HCA Healthcare supports your growth with ongoing education, clinical advancement opportunities, and a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and learning.