PCU / Stepdown Registered Nurse
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
At a Glance
PCU / Stepdown Registered Nurse earns an average of $92,629/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 1.2–1.3 years. Top skills: Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit, Progressive Care Medicine.
$92,629/yr
Associate degree
1.2–1.3 years
14
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Registered Nurses
Median Wage
$93,600/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (27)
Progressive Care Unit
Progressive Care Medicine
Nursing
Medical Telemetry
Intensive Care Unit
Nursing Care
Medical Surgical Nursing
Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Rehabilitation
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiovascular Disease
Organ Transplantation
Interventional Radiology
Surgery
Pediatrics
Dialysis
Operating Room (OR)
Perioperative Care
Outpatient Surgery
Childbirth
Cath Lab
Travel Nursing
Neurointensive Care
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Pediatric Surgery
Certifications (3)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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