Travel PCU Registered Nurse
hace 25 días
Hermitage
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hermitage, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 06/08/2026, • 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: Jun 8, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within an acute care hospital in Hermitage, TN, • Two PCU cost centers: unit 630 (34 beds) and unit 633 (25 beds), • Patient ratios of 1:4–1:5 on days and 1:5–1:6 on nights, • Unit is supported by tech staff (3 techs when full on 630, 2 when full on 633), • Equipment used includes BiPAPs, high-flow O2, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis equipment, and wound vacs, • Documentation system: Meditech, • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week, • Every other weekend required, • Floating may be required between PCU units or to med-surg floorsRequirements, • Active RN license — TN state license or compact RN license required, • Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), • Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start, • Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or progressive care nursing experience, • Strong critical thinking skills and EKG rhythm interpretation ability, • Experience with cardiac drips, heparin drips, and insulin drips required, • Experience with BiPAPs, high-flow O2, and multiple oxygen delivery systems required, • Peripheral IV skills required, • US Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth (DOB) required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted, • At least one professional reference required (two required if candidate is from Florida or Missouri), • No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months, • Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — no local candidates acceptedAdditional Information, • Responsibilities include care of PCU patients requiring cardiac monitoring, drip management, and advanced respiratory support, • Procedures performed on the unit include peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, NG/Dobhoff tube insertions, central line dressing changes, and wound vac troubleshooting, • Experience with peritoneal dialysis is preferred but not required, • Experience with stroke and post-cardiac cath care is preferred, • Experience with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tubes is preferred, • Patient experience expectations include hourly rounding on days, every-2-hour rounding on nights, use of AIDET communication standards, and maintaining communication boards, • Unit utilizes self-scheduling on a 4-week schedule cycle, • Black scrubs are required With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.