PCU RN
Chattanooga, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring cardiac/telemetry experience and ACLS certification.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a hospital setting, 29 beds
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• Heavy cardiac patient population including CV surgery patients transferring from ICU
• Cares for complex medical, cardiac, and surgical patients including sepsis, stroke, MI, heart failure, AFib, post cardiac cath, AKI/CKD, DKA, CVA, respiratory failure, GI bleed, and post-op CABG/valve/thoracic/neuro surgery patients
• Performs Q6H full head-to-toe assessments with complete documentation
• Titrates and manages cardiac drips including Dopamine, Dobutrex, Nitro, Heparin, Cardizem, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Cardene, Labetolol, Insulin, and Precedex
• Uses Welch Allyn dynamaps, Phillips telemetry and MP2 monitors, Pyxis, Alaris pumps, Hill-Rom beds, iMobile devices, and MobiLab for specimen collection
• Documents in Meditech
• Day shift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Self-scheduling available within staffing balance guidelines, finalized two weeks in advance
• Requires 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Block scheduling available for night shift
• Travel RNs float first on a rotating basis

Requirements

• Active RN license (TN or compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU, cardiac/telemetry, 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 Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
• One professional reference required (two required for Florida and Missouri candidates)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Deliver individualized intermediate care to complex medical, cardiac, and surgical patients
• Collaborate with unit secretaries and 2-3 PCTs per shift depending on census
• Utilize iMobile devices for encrypted communication with hospitalists, nurses, PCTs, and ancillary departments, as well as chart access through Patient Keeper
• Perform wound documentation directly through the iMobile device wound care app
• Collect microbiology specimens such as MRSA screens and UAs using MobiLab (phlebotomy not performed on unit)
• Experienced RNs with ICU backgrounds available on both day and night shifts for support
• Unit known for strong team collaboration, high patient satisfaction, and positive employee engagement
• Travel RNs are treated the same as core staff aside from float priority
• Returning travel RNs for extended or renewed contracts are welcomed
• Navy scrubs required as part of dress code
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
• First-time travelers may be considered