RN Nurse Resident - PCU​/Progressive Care Unit

Department: PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Status: Variable Full-Time (Three 12‑hour shifts w/ rotating weekends)

Shift: Days (7am - 7pm)

Title: RN Nurse Resident, Progressive Care Unit, PCU, Inpatient Progressive Care Unit

Must have obtained RN license

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and has been selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare. The 285‑bed facility has served southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985, and offers advanced technology in diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.

In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened its onsite Team Member Wellness Center, featuring a state‑of‑the‑art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities to help staff recharge before or after shifts.

• Onsite State‑of‑the‑art gym and wellness center – convenient fitness facilities available on site.
• Competitive Pay – evening, night, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All‑Inclusive Benefits (start day one) – including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, free college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Industry Recognition – Forbes named Orlando Health one of America’s Best‑In‑State Employers for 2024.
• Employee‑Centric Culture – recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare.”

The Progressive Care Unit is a 48‑bed unit that provides specialized care for patients who are too stable for the intensive care unit but require more monitoring and attention than standard care units. Patients include post‑surgical, respiratory (COPD, pneumonia, non‑invasive ventilation), sepsis/infections, and chronic illness exacerbations (diabetes, kidney failure). PCUs bridge the ICU and standard units with telemetry, continuous monitoring, and specialized nursing, enabling safe transitions and recovery.

Position Summary
Administers patient care in an inpatient or observation setting, where acute care patients receive active treatment and assessment. This position is intended for licensed registered nurses with less than one year of experience.

• Administers bedside patient care under the supervision of a preceptor, leader, and/or charge nurse.
• Assesses patients’ needs and develops individual plans of care, evaluating progress toward expected outcomes.
• Acts as an advocate for patients and families.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served.
• Serves as preceptor, charge nurse, unit educator, and/or nurse clinician.
• Communicates and collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary team to plan and manage patient care.
• Coordinates patient care for a defined group and delegates tasks appropriately.
• Documents patient care accurately, meeting all required regulatory standards.
• Prioritizes patient care continually, following Evidence‑Based Practice Standards of Care.
• Communicates relevant patient condition or unit concerns to the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with education and nursing leadership to transition and support new team members or students.
• Maintains reliable attendance in accordance with Orlando Health policies, ADA, FMLA, and other applicable standards.
• Complies with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Orlando Health and the PCU unit.

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Florida or valid Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multistate RN license.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC required for certain areas; NRP is required for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

• Active RN license required.
• Less than one year of nursing experience is preferred for this entry‑level, RN Nurse Resident role.