Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Murfreesboro, TN
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RN PCU (Travel Nurse)

Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Facility: TNNAS ST Rutherford Hospital
Hospital System: Ascension Health
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit Capacity: 36 beds
• Stepdown/PCU patients including:

  • Continuous BiPAP
  • Low-dose vasopressors
  • Trauma patients
  • Lumbar drains
  • CIWA patients on higher doses of Ativan
  • Hyponatremia
  • Emergency dialysis patients
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Antifreeze ingestions
  • Home vents (trachs)
  • Sheath removal
  • Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Precedex infusions
  • Stroke patients with Q2 neuro checks
  • Stable craniotomies
  • Fentanyl drips
• Patient Age Range: Young Adult through Late Adult (18 - 60+)
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1

Staffing

• Core staffing includes: Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Nurse Interns (NIs)
• Each RN assumes full responsibility for their assigned patients

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Must be AHA certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Must be AHA certified
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Successful completion of a rhythm test
• Current nursing license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Completion of required onboarding and competency assessments (see below)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) - completed within a year of start, updated yearly
• Ascension EKG Exam - passing score of at least 80% required
• Ascension Skills Checklist - clinical skills verification within one year of start, updated annually
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out - required for electronic health record proficiency
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding - completed onsite
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Color Vision test - completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen - within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Criminal Background Check, EPLS, Employment Verification, Education Verification, Professional References - all required prior to start
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and updates for extensions

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Recommended during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); declinations accepted with mask requirement
• Fit Test: Required annually for respiratory protection
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Additional Notes

• Post-assignment evaluations and surveys may be required
• Some optional checklists and surveys may be requested but are not mandatory for onboarding

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs comfortable managing complex stepdown patients in a fast-paced environment with a variety of acute conditions. Compliance with Ascension Health’s credentialing, onboarding, and health requirements is mandatory.