PCU RN
Chattanooga, TN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,760/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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
RN - PCU
Job Overview
- Specialty: RN
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Employment type: Travel
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Tennessee
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- Knowledge of Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips
- Chest tube management
- Wound vac management
Unit Details
- 30-bed cardiac unit
- Typical patient ratio: 5–6:1
- Floating may include general medical-surgical, ortho, PCU, and medical-surgical surgical with oncology areas
Clinical Experience / Skills
- Cardiac knowledge preferred
- Experience with heparin, Cardizem, dobutamine, dopamine, and amiodarone drips
- Chest tube management
- Wound vac management
- EKGs as needed
Workflow / Expectations
- Every-other-weekend schedule
- Telemetry documentation, rhythm strip acknowledgment, and charting each shift
- Bedside rounding and hourly rounding with 5P’s
- Report known patient needs to PCTs at the start of and during shifts
Equipment / Systems
- Telemetry equipment
- Meditech documentation system
- Pyxis dispensing system
Dress Code / Appearance
- Navy scrubs for RNs
- No artificial nails, gel nails, or gel nail polish
- No graphics on undershirts
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
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.
About Chattanooga, TN
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Chattanooga, TN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Chattanooga is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Chattanooga experiences average summer highs of around 89°F and winter lows of around 30°F, offering a mix of warm and cool seasons for outdoor activities.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chattanooga, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity among tourists and visitors.
- Chattanooga is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include CARTA buses and a free electric shuttle service in the downtown area.
- Chattanooga has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's flora and fauna.
- The city also has a notable population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities.
- Chattanooga offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art institutions, music venues, and sports facilities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls, Rock City, and enjoy the waterfront and the Tennessee Aquarium.
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