PCU RN
Johnson City, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a PCU/MS hybrid unit position requiring 2 years of experience and a TN or compact RN license.

Details

• Hybrid PCU/Medical-Surgical unit assignment
• 1:5 patient ratio on PCU, 1:7 ratio when working MS
• 36/36 schedule with day shifts (3x12 hours, 6:30-19:00)
• No call responsibilities, with rotating weekend coverage
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required
• AHA BLS certification required; AHA ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required, including at least 1 year of PCU experience documented within the past 2 years
• Telemetry experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, oxygen administration, and nasal cannula
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation experience
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• AHA certification is the only accepted form for BLS and ACLS

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care across PCU and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry settings
• Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care duties
• General orientation begins on Sundays with online coursework (CBLs)
• Relias EKG testing required within 72 hours of signing, with cancellation risk for failed attempts
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, though Level I trauma facility experience is preferred for first-time travelers