Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC seeks a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care on the PCU. Day shift, 12-hour rotations, with leadership responsibilities and collaboration across medical surgical units.

Requirements include RN license in the state, BLS certification, and 2 years of experience; preferred are Associate or Bachelor degrees in nursing. This onsite contract role starts 10/19/2026 for 13 weeks.

Qualifications

• Active registered nurse license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA.
• Prefer certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care using the nursing process and document findings.
• Assess learning needs and teach patients and families as appropriate.
• Communicate and manage nursing team resources effectively.
• Use data to evaluate and improve patient outcomes.
• Uphold patient privacy and safety standards.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Team leadership

Communication

Education

RN Diploma

AS/BSN preferred

Job description

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse #26-31268

RN-Registered Nurse $1,267 weekly stipends $21.33/hour $767.88 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 10/19/2026 13 weeks

Job Description

Day Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

Departments: Medical Surgical Tele Stepdown

Job Title: RN - PCU

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Education

• Required - Registered nurse diploma.
• Preferred - Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.

Experience Required

2 years

Certifications

• Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.

KSAs

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Shift

Day Shift 12 Hour

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.