PCU Registered Nurse
Chattanooga, TN
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,181/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Referral bonus
- Health savings account
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Pet insurance
Description
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU
Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
Employment Type
- Travel contract
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Hours per week: 36
Unit Information
- Unit: 3West Cardiac, 30 beds
- Patient ratio: 5-6 patients per nurse
- Staffing: Unit clerk on days, 2-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) day & night, Nursing Supervisor, Hospitalists
- Equipment: Welch Allyn vitals neuron, Novameter glucose monitor, Philips Telemetry, MP2 monitors
- Documentation system: Meditech-HCA version
- Medication systems: WOW with med drawers, PyxisES dispensing system
- Scheduling: Equivalent to every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
- Floating policy: May float to general medical/surgical, orthopedic, progressive care unit (PCU), and medical/surgical surgical with oncology units based on skill mix needs
Patient Care & Unit Policies
- Patient experience: Bedside rounding, hourly rounding with 5P’s checked, communication with PCTs about patient needs, use of glass board for department focus areas
- Documentation: Telemetry application documentation, rhythm strip acknowledgment each shift
- Safety: Strict "No Pass Zone" for bed alarms, call lights, IV alarms, etc.
- Dress code: Navy scrubs for RNs; no artificial or gel nails or gel nail polish allowed
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Tennessee
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
- Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
- PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- NIHSS certification
Additional Information
- Experienced charge nurses on both day and night shifts (seniority ranging from 12 to 39 years)
- Shared governance model at unit and facility level
- Recognized with Daisy and Bee Awards, iHEAL nominations
Employer
Catalytic Solutions
At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.
We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.
Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.
About Chattanooga, TN
As a Travel Cardiac Progressive Care Unit 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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