Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Travel RN – Neuro Stepdown (Days)

Location

Nashville, TN | Acute Care / Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Weekends Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a combined 30-bed unit encompassing 22 Acute Care beds and 8 Neuro Stepdown beds, maintaining appropriate patient ratios (6:1 Acute Care, 4:1 Neuro Stepdown)
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Vapotherm, BiPAP, tracheostomies, titrating cardiac drips, high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, suction, and various IV drips
• Assist with and support procedures commonly performed on the unit, including lumbar punctures and chest tube placement
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Participate in bedside shift report, daily huddle, and personal connection initiatives to support patient experience standards
• Float to other units as needed following orientation, in accordance with facility floating policy; ACLS and BLS certification required for Neuro Stepdown assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Tennessee or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in an acute care or stepdown setting
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required for Neuro Stepdown
• Strong acute care nursing skills and demonstrated time management abilities
• Availability to work weekend shifts as required by scheduling needs

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior stepdown or progressive care unit (PCU/IMC) experience strongly preferred for the Neuro Stepdown role
• Experience with stroke care protocols and neurological patient populations
• Familiarity with Meditech electronic health records system
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to manage complex, high-acuity patients

Why Join Us

• This unit offers an excellent stepping stone for nurses aspiring to advance into an ICU setting, with exposure to high-acuity neurological and acute care patients
• Work within a supportive team environment that recognizes staff contributions through employee recognition programs and a collaborative unit culture