Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Catheterization, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Heparin, Identify Issues, Insulin, MEDITECH, Nursing, Patient Care, Peritoneal Dialysis, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Technical Support, Wound Care
Job Title
Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Night Shift
LocationHermitage, Tennessee
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Every other weekend required | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit with patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6 on nights, utilizing available tech support
- Manage and monitor cardiac drips, insulin drips, heparin drips, and patients on bipap, high-flow O2, vapotherm, and multiple oxygen delivery systems
- Perform and assist with unit procedures including peritoneal dialysis, central line dressing changes, wound vac troubleshooting, and NG/Dobhoff tube insertions
- Conduct every-two-hour patient rounding on nights and maintain communication boards in accordance with patient experience standards using the AIDET framework
- Document all patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Float between PCU units or to med-surg floors as needed per unit floating policy
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee or compact state eligibility
- Minimum 2 years of PCU, IMC, or stepdown nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Proficiency in EKG rhythm interpretation and cardiac drip, insulin drip, and heparin drip management
- Experience with bipap, high-flow O2, and multiple oxygen delivery systems
- Strong peripheral IV skills and critical thinking abilities
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and chest tube insertion assistance
- Experience with stroke care and post-cardiac catheterization patient management
- Familiarity with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tube care
- Prior experience with the Meditech documentation system
Why Join Us- Join a PCU team known for a family-like culture and strong teamwork, where the majority of travel nurses choose to extend their assignments
- Benefit from self-scheduling on 4-week schedules and consistent tech support to assist with patient care
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing