PCU Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,906/weekOverview
- Start Date05/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Overview
- Unit Type: 10 Tower, includes 22 Acute Care beds and 8 Neuro Stepdown beds
- Patient Ratios:
- Acute Care: 6:1
- Neuro Stepdown: 4:1
- Staffing: 1 RN Charge nurse oversees entire 10 Tower, supported by 1-2 techs and a unit secretary
- Equipment:
- Acute Care: Vital sign machines, high flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, various drips, stroke care equipment
- Neuro Stepdown: Vapotherm, Bipap, tracheostomies, titrating cardiac drips
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Scheduling: Weekend shifts are required
- Floating Policy: Experienced nurses may float after orientation
- Patient Experience: Bedside shift report, personal connection with patients, daily huddles
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
- Acute Care experience
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Procedures Commonly Performed
- Lumbar puncture
- Chest tube placement
Work Environment & Culture
- Dress Code: Black, any shade of blue or grey scrubs; any color scrubs allowed on Fridays
- Recognition Programs: ICARE recognition, shout out board, employee of the month awards
- Additional Notes:
- Unit is a great starting point for nurses interested in transitioning to ICU
- Supportive team with experienced staff and access to advanced equipment and technology
Summary
This travel RN position in a Progressive Care Unit offers a balanced mix of acute care and neuro stepdown nursing with a focus on critical thinking and advanced skills. The unit supports professional growth and provides a structured yet flexible schedule with weekend shifts required. Nurses with at least 2 years of experience and required certifications will find this a rewarding assignment.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Gargi was the first one to take a chance on me and land me an interview with a company. She is adept in science and took an interest in my specialty background. I am excited about the oppurtunities and not being dismissed for not having any generalist experience, despite nearly a decade of professional skill building within a reference laboratory.
Cons
None
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Nashville, TN
About
Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.
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