Job Title Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU / Cardiovascular Stepdown) Location Newark, DE Schedule / Job Type Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3 x 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours per Week | 12-Week Assignment (Start: 7/07/2026 – End: 9/26/2026) Key Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care on a cardiovascular progressive care unit managing conditions including MI, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, heart block, respiratory failure, COPD, cardiomyopathy, endocarditis, carotid stenosis, and AAA • Administer and monitor lytic therapy in accordance with unit protocols • Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR • Manage a patient assignment consistent with unit ratios (1:2 lytic, 3:1 high acuity, 4:1 other) within a 31–40 bed unit • Participate in every-other holiday and every-third weekend rotation requirements • Provide thorough shift handoff to charge or oncoming nurse, including outstanding tasks not readily visible in the EMR Required Qualifications • Active Delaware RN license or valid Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission) • Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a PCU, IMC, or stepdown specialty (no exceptions) • Recent hands-on Epic EMR experience required • All certifications must be current and provided with expiration dates at time of submission • Ability to work night shifts with no block scheduling Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience caring for cardiovascular patients including those requiring lytic therapy • Familiarity with high-acuity stepdown environments and variable nurse-to-patient ratios • Strong communication skills for timely and effective shift handoff during emergent situations Why Join Us • Work in a specialized cardiovascular progressive care environment with a defined 12-week contract and a firm start date • Auto-offer process available for qualified candidates, streamlining your path to placement