Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN)

Aptive; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptive is seeking a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized care to veterans at the Miami VA Medical Center. The role requires delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care, performing patient assessments, and ensuring compliance with VA standards. Candidates should possess an unrestricted RN License, BLS and ACLS certification, and have 3 years of ICU experience. The position offers a competitive compensation of $47.50 per hour plus health and welfare benefits, with a shift schedule covering both days and nights.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to veterans.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and monitor cardiac status.
• Ensure accurate documentation in compliance with VA standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Telemetry proficiency

Infection control measures

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Job Summary

Job 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 Ballon 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)

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.