Progressive Care Registered Nurse

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) - 13 Week ContractLake Regional Hospital | Osage Beach, Missouri (Lake of the Ozarks)These assignments support the hospital's Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and involve caring for adult patients requiring close monitoring, ongoing assessment, medication administration, and coordination of care in a step-down or intermediate care setting.Candidates will be interviewed and submitted to the facility for review. Start dates are determined by the facility after candidate selection.COMPENSATION$35.85 per hour base pay$1,246 weekly stipend$67 per hour blended equivalent based on a 40-hour work weekCONTRACT DETAILS13-week PCU RN contractsNight shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)Schedule determined by the facilityPotential contract extensions based on facility needsKEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide patient care to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patientsMonitor patient status and administer medications/treatmentsCommunicate changes in condition to the care teamDocument patient care accuratelyCollaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSActive RN license (Missouri or compact state)Associate Degree in Nursing required (BSN preferred)Current BLS certificationCurrent ACLS certificationNIH Stroke Scale CertificationPALS certification preferredMinimum 1 year acute care hospital experience preferredPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSSelected candidates must complete standard healthcare credentialing requirements, which may include background screening, drug testing, TB screening, immunization verification, and other facility health clearances.