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PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – IMCU

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationPanama City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 1, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU/IMCU) Registered Nurse for a permanent opportunity in Panama City, Florida.


The PCU Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to moderately acute patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessments. This role supports both pre-operative and post-operative patients and serves as a critical bridge between Med-Surg and ICU levels of care.


In collaboration with medical providers and the interdisciplinary care team, the PCU RN provides comprehensive nursing care while advocating for patients and ensuring a positive patient experience. This position requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient condition.


Key Responsibilities include:

Assessing patient condition during admission and throughout each shift and reporting changes promptly.

Performing procedures and other clinical functions as ordered by medical providers.

Administering prescribed medications and monitoring therapeutic response.

Documenting all care accurately and timely in the patient medical record.

Maintaining working knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in cardiac and medical-surgical care.


Employment Details:

This is a permanent, full-time position with rotating weekends. Day and night shifts are available. Compensation is based on experience and includes shift differentials, sign-on bonus eligibility, and relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.


Compensation:

Hourly pay based on experience.

Pay Range: $26.40 – $39.60 per hour


Additional Compensation:

Night shift differential: $4.00 per hour

Sign-on bonus: $15,000

Relocation assistance: Case by case


Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of recent (within the last year) acute care PCU experience required
  • Will consider candidates with recent acute care ER RN experience or 3 years of recent acute Med-Surg experience
  • All qualifying experience must be recent (within the last year)
  • Registered Nurse Diploma or Associate Degree required
  • Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of employment start date
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 60 days of employment start date
  • Strong assessment, documentation, and patient advocacy skills


Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills
Clinical JudgmentAttention To DetailPatient AssessmentProcedure PerformanceMedication AdministrationDocumentationCardiac CareMedical-Surgical CarePatient AdvocacyInterdisciplinary Collaboration
Categories
Healthcare
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The PCU Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care to moderately acute patients, supporting pre-operative and post-operative individuals. Key duties involve assessing patient condition, performing ordered procedures, administering medications, and accurately documenting all care provided.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$26 - $40
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
12
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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