PCU RN
Johnson City, TN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2+ years of experience and a TN or compact RN license.

Details

• PCU unit setting with MS/Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, telemetry, and neurological/psychiatric patient populations
• Patient ratios of 1:5 on MS and 1:7 on PCU
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (18:30-07:00)
• 36/36, 36/48, and 48/48 schedules available
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (TN or compact) required at time of consideration
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA certification is the only accepted form)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, and port access/management
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube, and high flow nasal cannula management
• Genitourinary/renal skills including CBI and hemodialysis management
• Experience with cardiac drip management, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response/code team participation
• Wound care/wound vac and isolation precaution/PPE experience required

Additional Information

• Provide clinical care across PCU, telemetry, and stepdown specialties, including management of seizure disorders and substance withdrawal cases
• Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside regular patient care duties
• General orientation begins on Sundays with online CBL modules, averaging 4-5 nonbillable hours
• Relias EKG testing required within 72 hours of signing, with cancellation if not completed within allowed attempts
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines
• Drug testing must be completed 12-14 calendar days prior to start, with availability for a second lab visit if needed
• First-time travelers are accepted, though Level I trauma experience is preferred for those without travel experience
• Candidates must reside 100+ miles from the facility's service area; local candidates are not accepted