Progressive Care Unit RN
Hermitage, Tennessee
TriStar Summit Medical Center

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Hermitage, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
Shift: Not specified

Unit and Work Environment

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Beds: Two units with 34 and 25 beds respectively
• Patient Ratios:

  • Days: 1:4 to 1:5
  • Nights: 1:5 to 1:6
• Staffing: 2-3 techs per unit when fully staffed
• Equipment used:

  • Bipaps, high flow oxygen, Vapotherm
  • Alaris pumps
  • Cardiac, heparin, and insulin drips
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Wound vacs (in conjunction with wound care)
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Floating: May float between PCU units or to med-surg floors
• Scheduling:

  • Every other weekend required
  • Self-scheduling with 4-week schedules
• Patient care expectations:

  • Hourly rounding on days
  • Every 2-hour rounding on nights
  • Use of AIDET communication and communication boards

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Experience with EKG rhythm interpretation
• Experience managing cardiac drips
• Experience managing insulin drips

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Peritoneal dialysis
• Thoracentesis
• Paracentesis
• Chest tube insertions
• Dobhoff/NG tube insertions
• Central line dressing changes
• Troubleshooting wound vacs

Additional Information

• Dress code: Black scrubs required
• Culture: Family-like atmosphere with strong teamwork
• Most travelers extend their contracts after their first assignment on this unit
• Techs assist with patient care to support nurses

Summary

This travel RN position in a Progressive Care Unit requires a minimum of 2 years of RN experience with strong critical care skills, including cardiac drip management and advanced certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIH). The role involves working 36 hours per week in 12-hour shifts with every other weekend required. The unit offers a supportive team environment, self-scheduling, and opportunities for contract extensions.