Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Neuro Med/Surg – Travel Contract

Location

Nashville, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (Travel) | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Two weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver attentive and compassionate patient-centered care on a 20-bed Neuro Med/Surg PCU with a 6:1 patient ratio
• Perform and maintain IV access, basic wound care, surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
• Utilize telemetry monitoring, IV pumps, PCA, continuous pulse oximetry, EKG machines, feeding pumps, SCDs, and bladder scanner equipment
• Document accurately and efficiently using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Conduct bedside shift reports and actively involve patients and family members in their plan of care
• Float to other units as directed per contract labor floating policy and rotation schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with Med/Surg background
• Proficiency in IV insertion, basic wound care, and management of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
• Ability to prioritize care and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a PCU, Stepdown, or Neuro Med/Surg setting
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
• Experience working in a trauma or stroke-certified facility

Why Join Us

• Work within a facility holding notable certifications including Comprehensive Stroke, ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center designation
• Join a well-supported unit with tech support on both day and night shifts and access to modern communication and monitoring technology