Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Night Shift

Location

Hermitage, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Every other weekend required | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit with patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6 on nights, utilizing available tech support
• Manage and monitor cardiac drips, insulin drips, heparin drips, and patients on bipap, high-flow O2, vapotherm, and multiple oxygen delivery systems
• Perform and assist with unit procedures including peritoneal dialysis, central line dressing changes, wound vac troubleshooting, and NG/Dobhoff tube insertions
• Conduct every-two-hour patient rounding on nights and maintain communication boards in accordance with patient experience standards using the AIDET framework
• Document all patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Float between PCU units or to med-surg floors as needed per unit floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of PCU, IMC, or stepdown nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency in EKG rhythm interpretation and cardiac drip, insulin drip, and heparin drip management
• Experience with bipap, high-flow O2, and multiple oxygen delivery systems
• Strong peripheral IV skills and critical thinking abilities

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and chest tube insertion assistance
• Experience with stroke care and post-cardiac catheterization patient management
• Familiarity with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tube care
• Prior experience with the Meditech documentation system

Why Join Us

• Join a PCU team known for a family-like culture and strong teamwork, where the majority of travel nurses choose to extend their assignments
• Benefit from self-scheduling on 4-week schedules and consistent tech support to assist with patient care