Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Johnson City, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with this 13-week travel contract in Johnson City, Tennessee (zip code 37604). Join a leading healthcare team at a modern community hospital, working in a hybrid PCU/MedSurg environment. Discover rewarding nursing opportunities in the Appalachian Highlands, with access to vibrant downtown life and scenic outdoor activities. Apply now for one of the top Tennessee nursing jobs!

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Johnson City, TN 37604 (Tennessee healthcare job)
• Department: Hybrid Progressive Care Unit / Medical Surgical (PCU/MedSurg – Adults)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/14/2025 – End: 3/15/2026)
• Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (06:30 – 19:00), rotating weekends
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910 - $1960
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
• Orientation: 16 hours (non-billable)
• Patient Census: Average 17 patients, 19 beds

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or Med/Surg RN experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Tennessee or compact state (must be in hand at submission)
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required
• AHA ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system required
• Telemetry nursing experience preferred
• Must reside at least 100 miles from Johnson City, TN facility
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Ability to complete compliance documents and drug screening prior to start
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed for fit testing per CDC guidelines
• First-time travel nurses welcome!

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care to adults in a PCU/MedSurg setting
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and monitor telemetry for cardiac patients
• Perform blood product administration, chest tube management, wound care, and tracheostomy care
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Support and educate nursing students while performing clinical duties
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, rapid response)
• Maintain strict adherence to isolation precautions and infection control standards
• Participate in orientation and complete required electronic learning modules

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Johnson City, Tennessee, and experience the best in travel nursing jobs!

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