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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring TN or compact RN licensure and at least 1 year of PCU experience within the past 2 years.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a hospital, also referred to as MS/Tele, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown
• Patient ratios of 1:5 on PCU and 1:7 on MST
• Day shift schedule (4x12 hours), 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• 36/36, 36/48, and 48/48 schedules available
• Rotating weekend requirement
• No on-call responsibilities
• 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 RN experience required
• At least 1 year of documented PCU experience within the past 2 years required
• Telemetry experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skills in respiratory care (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, tracheostomy, chest tubes) preferred
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response/code team use preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, PICC line management, and central line care preferred
• Experience with neurological conditions (CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury, pre/post neurosurgery) preferred
• Experience with cardiovascular care (post cardiac angiogram, post MI, pre/post cardiac surgery) preferred
• Experience with renal/dialysis management preferred
• Experience with IV insulin protocols preferred
• Must complete Relias EKG testing within 72 hours of signing
• Must complete drug test within 12-14 calendar days prior to start
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to progressive care/stepdown patients requiring close monitoring
• Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care duties
• General orientation begins on Sundays with online CBL modules, averaging 4-5 non-billable hours
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply, though Level I trauma facility experience is preferred for first-time travelers
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted