For new graduate nurses
New Grad Step-Down and PCU Nurse Jobs and Residency Programs
39 hospitals have 128 new grad RN jobs in step-down and progressive care open today, 45 of them residencies, posting $45.65/hr median. Read every night from each hospital's own job board.
Hospitals hiring new grad RNs in step-down and progressive care
Most open jobs first, with the states, cohorts and pay of their postings here.
| Hospital | Open jobs | Where | Cohorts named | Posted pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic | 16 | OH | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| University Hospitals | 11 | OH | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Mercy | 8 | MO | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Tenet Healthcare | 7 | TX | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Allegheny Health Network | 6 | PA | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Mercy Health (Ohio and Kentucky) | 6 | OH | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| MUSC Health | 6 | SC | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Northside Hospital | 5 | GA | Spring 2027 | No hourly rate posted |
| Orlando Health | 5 | FL | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Prisma Health | 5 | SC | December 2026, Winter 2027 | No hourly rate posted |
| Saint Francis Healthcare System | 5 | MO | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| SSM Health | 5 | MO, WI, IL | Not named | $31.21–$49.94/hr |
| Hendrick Medical Center | 4 | TX | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Sentara Health | 4 | VA | Not named | $36–$61.01/hr |
| OhioHealth | 3 | OH | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Ascension | 2 | TX | Not named | $37.86–$53.44/hr |
| Banner Health | 2 | AZ | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Baptist Health (Kentucky) | 2 | IN, KY | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Freeman Health System | 2 | MO | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Halifax Health | 2 | FL | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Penn State Health | 2 | PA | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| St. Luke's Hospital (St. Louis) | 2 | MO | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| UPMC | 2 | PA | Winter 2026, Spring 2027 | No hourly rate posted |
| Advocate Health | 1 | WI | Not named | $38.20–$57.30/hr |
| ChristianaCare | 1 | DE | Not named | $39.38/hr |
| Denver Health | 1 | CO | Not named | $36–$57.77/hr |
| FMOL Health | 1 | MS | February 2027 | No hourly rate posted |
| Hartford HealthCare | 1 | CT | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Inova | 1 | VA | Not named | $37–$42/hr |
| INTEGRIS Health | 1 | OK | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| LCMC Health | 1 | LA | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Nemours Children's Health | 1 | DE | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| Rutland Regional Medical Center | 1 | VT | Not named | $35.91–$60.73/hr |
| The Christ Hospital Health Network | 1 | OH | January 2027 | No hourly rate posted |
| ThedaCare | 1 | WI | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| UnityPoint Health | 1 | IL | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow | 1 | MI | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
| VCU Health | 1 | VA | Not named | $34–$49.50/hr |
| Yale New Haven Health | 1 | CT | Not named | No hourly rate posted |
New grad Step-Down and PCU nurse jobs by state
Open new grad RN jobs in step-down and progressive care
Residencies, new grad RN jobs and graduate nurse (GN) jobs, newest first. Each opens its full posting and applies on the hospital's own job board.
- New Grad RN Resident - Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown
- New Grad RN Resident - Cardiology Stepdown Unit
- New Grad RN Resident - Surgery Stepdown
- New Grad RN Resident – Neuro Stepdown
- New Grad RN Resident - Cardiovascular Medicine Stepdown
- New Grad RN Resident – ICU Stepdown
- New Grad RN Resident - Cardiovascular Stepdown
- New Grad RN Resident - Cardiovascular Surgery Stepdown
- New Grad RN Resident - Stepdown Unit
- New Grad RN Resident - High-Acuity Cardiac Stepdown
- New Grad RN Resident - Stepdown
- New Grad RN Resident - Thoracic Stepdown
- New Grad RN Resident - Heart & Vascular Progressive Care ICU Pathway
- RN Resident I - Cardiology Stepdown
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Resident, Winter 2027, Transplant Intermediate Care Unit
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Resident, Winter 2027, Intermediate ICU
- Registered Nurse (RN)-Nurse Resident, December 2026, Transplant and Intermediate Care
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Resident, December 2026, Intermediate ICU
- New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU
- Registered Nurse New Graduate (RN) - PCU
- Fall 2026 Intermediate Care RN Residency Program
- WAITLIST: Spring 2027 Gwinnett Progressive Care Unit RN Residency Program
- Spring 2027 Forsyth Intermediate Care RN Residency Program
- Spring 2027 Progressive Care Unit RN Residency Program
- Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Altoona – Med/Surg/Stepdown Track (Spring 2027 Graduates)
- Graduate Nurse Rotational Program: UPMC Altoona – Med/Surg/Stepdown Track (Fall/Winter 2026 Graduates)
- RN GN- Surgical Stepdown CP SICU- FT Nights
- RN/GN (PCU) - part time, nights - Mercy Jefferson
- RN/GN (PCU) - full time, nights - Mercy Jefferson
- New Grad RN - Cardiac Progressive Care-ICU Career Path
- New Grad RN Residency - Cardiac Progressive Care (Critical Care)
- GN/RN Stepdown (4D) to ICU Pathway
- New Grad RN - Stepdown Unit (Critical Care)
- New Grad RN - Stepdown to ICU Career Path (Critical Care)
- Graduate Nurse - Stepdown
- Graduate Nurse - Registered Nurse - Post Licensure - Stepdown / Critical Care
- Graduate Nurse - Progressive Care Unit$31.21–$49.94/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Oncology / MICU Stepdown (New Grad)
- Registered Nurse RN New Grad - ICU/ICU Stepdown
- New Grad RN (Stepdown)
- Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Oncology Stepdown (New Grad)
- New Grad RN (Cardiac Acute Care + Stepdown)
- New Grad RN (Cardiothoracic Stepdown)
- Registered Nurse RN New Grad - Stepdown
- Registered Nurse RN New Grad - Med Surg/Stepdown Flex
- Registered Nurse RN New Grad - Stepdown/Med Surg Flex
- Registered Nurse (RN, GN) - Step Down Medicine
- RN T9 Progressive Care/Telemetry (New Grad), West Penn Hospital
- RN - Medical Progressive Care (NEW GRADS) Jefferson
- RN - Telemetry Intermediate Care (NEW GRADS) Jefferson
- RN (New Grads Only), Intermediate Care Unit - Forbes Hospital
- RN T9 PCU/Tele (New Grad), West Penn Hospital
- RN - Cardiac Progressive Care (NEW GRAD) Jefferson
- Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) - 6E Stepdown Transplant
- Registered Nurse I (New Grad) - 6W Surgical/Trauma Burn Intermediate Care- New Grad
- Registered Nurse I - (New Graduate) - ART 4E Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit
- Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) or Registered Nurse II - 9E Neuroscience Stepdown Unit
- Registered Nurse I (New Graduate) - 9E Neuroscience Stepdown Unit
- Registered Nurse I (Fall 2026 New Grad Blitz) - 5W Surgical/Trauma Burn Intermediate Care
- RN Residency-Cardiac Stepdown
- *Nurse Resident Feb 2027 * Registered Nurse 1 – Cardiac Stepdown (Nights)
- Registered Nurse Vascular IMC - New Grads Welcome! (Days)$41.93–$61.01/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit (Stepdown) - New Grads$36.00/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Burn Trauma Intermediate Care - Med/Surg (New Grads)$41.93–$61.01/hr
- Nurse Resident, Neuro PCU
- Graduate Nurse Medical PCU Full-Time Nights (Lakeland Highlands Hospital)
- Nurse Resident, Neuro Step-Down-Trauma Hospital
- RN Nurse Resident - Progressive Care Unit / PCU
- RN Nurse Resident - Progressive Care Unit / PCU (Nights)
- RN Resident-Cardiac Intermediate Care
- RN Registered Nurse Resident - 2 North Progressive Care Unit
- Graduate Nurse - Intermediate Care
- RN New Grad Residency–Neuro/Surgical Intermediate Care
- New Grad Aug- Dec RN - PCU/Tele - South
- New Grad Aug - Dec RN P7 PCU/Tele - North
- New Grad Aug-Dec RN C7 PCU/Tele - North
- New Grad Aug- Dec RN C6 PCU/Tele - North
- Registered Nurse Fellowship Cardiac PCU$84,061–$118,669/yr
- New Grad Registered Nurse Residency Progressive Care$37.86–$53.44/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Progressive Care Unit$38.20–$57.30/hr
- New Grad RN Progressive Care
- Progressive Care New Grad Registered Nurse Sign On Bonus Available
- Nurse Residency Program: Progressive Care Track Fall 2026$39.38/hr
- Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Progressive Care PCU
- Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Observation PCU
- New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (Step down) - Perrysburg Medical Center
- New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care (Step down) - St. Charles Hospital
- New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (Step down) - Fairfield Hospital
- New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stepdown - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - The Jewish Hospital
- New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Stepdown - The Jewish Hospital
- Graduate Nurse Residency - GN - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
- Graduate Nurse Residency - Stepdown
- Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate - Intermediate/ Progressive Care Units$37–$42/hr
- Graduate Nurse (GN)/Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit
- Graduate Nurse (GN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit, Weekend Option
- Medical-Surgical/Intermediate Care Nurse Residency - Mansfield/Shelby
- Medical-Surgical/Intermediate Care Nurse Residency - Columbus/Central Ohio
- Medical-Surgical/Intermediate Care Nurse Residency - Marion
- Graduate Nurse | Freeman West ICU Step-Down Unit | Full-Time Nights - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Graduate Nurse | Freeman West ICU Step-Down Unit | Full-Time Days | $6,000 Sign-On Bonus
- New Grad Nurse RN Step-Down CCU - Full-Time DAYS
- New Graduate RN – Transplant Surgical Progressive Care Unit - Rotating$34.00–$49.50/hr
- Nurse Resident - Fall Grad - Enid Stepdown ICU - FT Nights
- New Grad Registered Nurse - Stepdown - January 2027 - Cincinnati, OH
- Neuro Stepdown RN - New Grads to Apply
- RN New Graduate Internship Program - Progressive Care Unit$35.91–$60.73/hr
- New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit - 3B$36.00–$57.77/hr
- New Graduate RN for Med Surg and Stepdown
- NEW GRADUATE RN - 3E, Intermediate Care Unit
Nursing student jobs in step-down and progressive care
Externships and student nurse jobs on the unit, often the way into its residency after graduation. Every nurse externship program →
- Nurse Extern - Step Down$18.50/hr
- Nurse Extern - Stepdown
- Nurse Extern - Cardiac Stepdown Unit$18.00/hr
- Student Nurse - ICU/ICU Stepdown
- Student Nurse Tech - PCU
- Nurse Extern - Med-Surg, CV Tele, PCU
- Senior Nurse Extern - PCU Per Diem Nights
- Student Nurse (SNAP) PCU PRN Varied
- Student Nurse Trainee - Medical Intermediate Care Unit
- Student Nurse Intern Progressive Care$17.84–$21.29/hr
- Nurse Extern / 2 Reid- Intermediate Care
- Student Nurse Tech 4900 Minimally Invasive PCU$17.50–$22.75/hr
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Clinical Nursing Student - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Anderson Hospital
- Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Clinical Nursing Student - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Anderson Hospital
- Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Clinical Nursing Student - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - West Hospital
- Nurse Extern Stepdown PRN
- Student Nurse Intern 5T Cardiovascular ICCU/PCU$24.00/hr
- Student Nurse Intern-PCU/ICCU-3W$24.00/hr
- Student Nurse-Neuro Progressive Care Unit-PT-1st shift
- Student Nurse-Neuro Progressive Care Unit-PRN-3rd shift
- Student Nurse Weekend-Neuro Progressive Care Unit-PT-3rd shift
- Student Nurse-Neuro Progressive Care Unit-PRN-1st shift
- Student Nurse - RCU/ICU Step Down Unit - PRN - 1 Shift
- Student Nurse - Surgical Trauma ICU Step Down - PRN - 3rd Shift
- Student Nurse Intern - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
- Student Nurse Associate, Step-Down Unit
- Nurse Intern, 2 Hope-Multispecialty Stepdown, PT, 7A-7P$23.50/hr
- Nurse Extern - PCU - Per Diem - Varied Shifts
New grad nurse jobs in other units
- Medical-surgical (248)
- Telemetry (127)
- Neuroscience and stroke (112)
- Cardiac (111)
- Intensive care (ICU) (90)
- Emergency (78)
- Oncology (68)
- Orthopedics (47)
- Behavioral health (39)
- Rotational or float (38)
- Operating room and perioperative (33)
- Observation and short stay (29)
- Home health and hospice (26)
- Dialysis and kidney (25)
- Labor, delivery and mother-baby (25)
- Pediatrics (21)
- Rehabilitation (18)
- Transplant (17)
- Neonatal ICU (NICU) (15)
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Frequently asked questions
Which hospitals hire new grad nurses into step-down and progressive care?
39 hospitals and health systems have new grad RN jobs in step-down and progressive care open today: Cleveland Clinic (16), University Hospitals (11), Mercy (8), Tenet Healthcare (7) and Allegheny Health Network (6), and 34 more listed on this page. Each one's jobs are read every night from its own job board.
Can a new graduate nurse start in step-down and progressive care?
Yes: every job on this page hires new graduate RNs into step-down and progressive care, and 45 of them are residencies, with a preceptor and classes for the first months. Read each posting for what it asks of a new graduate (a BSN, a clinical rotation or an externship on the unit).
When do Step-Down and PCU nurse residencies start?
The postings open today name December 2026 (2 jobs), Winter 2026 (1 job), Winter 2027 (3 jobs), January 2027 (1 job), February 2027 (1 job) and Spring 2027 (4 jobs); the others name no start date in their title. Hospitals hire residents months before they start, so apply as soon as the cohort you want is posted.
How much do new grad Step-Down and PCU nurses make?
The new grad RN jobs in step-down and progressive care open today post a median of $45.65 an hour, with the middle half of postings between $40.04 and $48.04 (12 postings state a rate). That is the base rate; shift differentials and sign-on bonuses, where a posting offers them, are in the posting itself.
Which states have the most new grad Step-Down and PCU nurse jobs?
Today: Ohio (37), Missouri (19), Texas (13), South Carolina (11), Pennsylvania (10) and Florida (7). Each state's new grad page lists every new grad job there, in every unit.