Stepdown/Med-Surg Overflow RN
Memphis, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN – PCU Night Shift in Memphis, TN: 13-week contract at a Level I Trauma Center; telemetry and cardiac stepdown experience required. Join an exceptional team caring for progressive care and cardiac stepdown patients in a busy short-term acute care environment in Memphis, Tennessee.

Memphis, TN (38104) is renowned for its vibrant culture, legendary music scene, and rich history. Enjoy world-class attractions such as Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and Graceland, along with a thriving culinary landscape and beautiful riverfront parks. Living and working in Memphis offers travel nurses the opportunity to experience a dynamic city known for its welcoming community, diverse entertainment options, and southern hospitality.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860 – $1,960
• Location: Memphis, TN 38104 (Memphis nursing jobs / Tennessee travel nurse)
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care – Level I Trauma Center
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:00) – Night Shift RN / Travel RN
• Hours per Week: 36 (schedule may change during interview)
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Med-Surg Overflow / CV Services (PCU nurse / telemetry RN)
• Patient Ratio: 1:6 (team nursing ratios)
• Weekend Coverage: As needed
• On-Call: As needed
• Orientation: 16 hours

Required Qualifications – Registered Nurse (RN)

• Minimum 2 years recent PCU / progressive care experience (3+ years preferred)
• At least 1 completed previous travel assignment (travel nurse experience required)
• Level I Trauma Center experience required; large hospital experience required
• Active RN license in Tennessee or compact state (no pending licenses accepted)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Clinical skills: Telemetry monitoring, IV start, cardiac monitoring, basic critical care skills
• ADN or BSN accepted (BSN not required for this unit)
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Must live at least 100 miles from facility
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• First-time travelers not accepted

Core Responsibilities – PCU / Telemetry RN

• Provide high-quality nursing care to progressive care patients, including cardiac, pulmonary, and other complex disease processes
• Continuously monitor and assess patient conditions using telemetry and intervene or escalate as appropriate
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and cardiac-specific interventions per unit protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services, and Rapid Response Teams
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality care and patient satisfaction
• Float between like units and campuses within 20 miles as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR and adhere to facility policies and protocols
• Work weekends, nights, and holidays as required by contract

This Travel RN role is ideal for experienced PCU / telemetry nurses seeking short-term acute care travel nursing jobs in Memphis. If you are a Registered Nurse with strong telemetry and cardiac stepdown skills and travel assignment experience, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Memphis, TN – bring your PCU and telemetry expertise to a Level I Trauma Center and advance your travel nursing career.

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