Travel PCU RN - $1,884 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role on a night shift schedule, requiring cardiac/telemetry and critical care experience with active TN or compact RN licensure.

Details

• 29-bed Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• Heavy cardiac patient population including post-CV surgery patients transitioning from ICU
• Cares for complex medical, cardiac, and surgical patients including sepsis, stroke, MI, heart failure, AFib, post-op CABG and aortic valve surgery, post-thoracic and post-neurosurgery patients
• Performs Q6H head-to-toe assessments with full documentation
• Titrates cardiac drips including Dopamine, Dobutrex, Nitro, Heparin, Cardizem, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Cardene, Labetalol, Insulin, and Precedex
• Uses Welch Allyn dynamaps, Phillips telemetry and MP2 monitors, Pyxis, Alaris pumps, Hill-Rom beds, iMobile devices, and MobiLab
• Documentation completed in Meditech
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Self-scheduling available with 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Block scheduling accommodated for night shift
• Travel RNs float first based on rotating float date

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Cardiac/telemetry experience required
• PCU and/or critical care experience required
• Advanced skills required: IV insertion, chest tube management, DHT insertion/management, tracheostomy care, CVC management, EKG interpretation, Foley management, and early patient mobility
• Performs procedures including Foley placement, IV insertion, wound vac management, DKA management, EKGs, DHT/NG placement, patient ambulation, and ADLs
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for Florida and Missouri)
• No employment gaps of 90+ days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Delivers individualized care to complex medical, cardiac, and surgical patients
• iMobile devices used for encrypted communication with care team and chart access via Patient Keeper
• MobiLab used for specimen collection including MRSA screens and UAs
• Wound documentation completed via iMobile camera with direct upload to patient chart
• Experienced RNs with ICU backgrounds present on both day and night shifts
• Known for a team-oriented, supportive culture with high patient satisfaction and quality metrics
• Travel RNs treated similarly to core staff, with floating being the primary distinction
• Many travel RNs have returned for extended or repeat contracts
• Navy scrubs required as part of dress code
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as no local candidates are accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-759708. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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