Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Aptive Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 53,984 - 76,887; Full time

Job summary

Aptive Resources is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) for the Miami VA Medical Center. This role involves delivering specialized care to veterans with complex health conditions, emphasizing critical thinking and patient advocacy.

The ideal candidate will have an RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, along with a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience. Join us in impacting the lives of those who served in our nation.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted RN License from any US state or territory.
• BLS certification via American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification via American Heart Association.
• 3 years of current ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient-centered care to veterans.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document compliance.
• Administer and titrate medications while monitoring conditions.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and post-discharge care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Medication administration

Cardiac monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Infusion pumps

Electronic medical records

Job description

Overview

Jo b Title: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Miami VA Medical Center | 1201 NW 16th St, Miami, FL 33125

Period of Performance: 03/12/2025 – 03/11/2030

Compensation: $47.50 per hour + $4.93 H&W

Total FTEs: 2

Shift Schedule:

• 1 FTE: Nights 7:30pm-8am
• 1 FTE: Days 7:30am-8pm

Position Description

The RN will provide specialized care to veterans with complex, acute, and chronic conditions requiring close monitoring and intermediate-level nursing support. The RN delivers evidence -based, patient-centered care, including cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and coordination of multidisciplinary treatment plans. This role emphasizes critical thinking, rapid response to changes in patient condition, and collaboration with physicians and healthcare teams to promote optimal recovery and patient safety.

Primary Responsibilities

The Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to veterans requiring intermediate-level monitoring and treatment. Core duties include performing thorough patient assessments, administering and titrating medications, monitoring cardiac and hemodynamic status, and promptly responding to changes in patient condition. The PCU RN ensures accurate documentation in compliance with VA standards, adheres to evidence-based protocols, and collaborates with physicians and allied health professionals to implement individualized care plans. The role also requires maintaining proficiency in advanced technologies such as telemetry, infusion pumps, and electronic medical records, while consistently upholding patient safety and infection control measures.

The scope of care includes patients who are critically ill or whose conditions require the intensive monitoring services of ICU, cardiac and are at risk of needing immediate intensive treatment including COVID and all patients requiring isolation. Treatment/procedures provided in the PCU include, but are not limited to, arterial line monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, central line monitoring, mechanical ventilation, ECG monitoring and interpretation, gastric lavage, pulse oximetry, pacemaker monitoring, administration of vasoactive intravenous medication, thrombolytic therapy, elective cardioversion, hemodialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Intra-Atrial Balloon Pump (IABP) and Swan Ganz catheter monitoring and post-anesthesia recovery as needed.

In addition, the PCU RN plays a vital role in patient education and advocacy, ensuring veterans and their families understand diagnoses, treatment options, and post-discharge care requirements. The nurse actively contributes to interdisciplinary rounds, provides guidance and mentorship to new staff and nursing students, and participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Unrestricted RN License from any US state/territory
• BLS (via American Heart Association)
• ACLS (via American Heart Association)
• 3 years of current ICU experience
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN)
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.