Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

Travel RN – PCU / Stepdown (Nights)

Location

Hermitage, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 3 twelve-hour shifts per week | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Progressive Care Unit with patient ratios of 1:4–1:5 on days and 1:5–1:6 on nights
• Manage and monitor cardiac drips, heparin drips, and insulin drips; operate BiPAPs, high-flow O2, Vapotherm, and Alaris pumps
• Perform and assist with unit procedures including peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, NG/Dobhoff tube insertions, central line dressing changes, and wound vac troubleshooting
• Conduct hourly rounding (days) or every-two-hour rounding (nights); maintain communication boards and adhere to AIDET standards
• Provide care for stroke and post-cardiac catheterization patients; manage tube feedings and multiple oxygen delivery systems
• Document accurately using Meditech; may be required to float between PCU units or to med-surg floors per floating policy

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid for practice in Tennessee
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and EKG rhythm interpretation ability
• Experience with cardiac drips, heparin drips, and insulin drips
• Proficient peripheral IV skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Peritoneal dialysis experience
• Experience with stroke care and post-cardiac catheterization patient management
• Familiarity with BiPAPs, high-flow O2, and multiple oxygen delivery systems
• Experience with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tube management

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling model with 4-week schedule blocks and a team-oriented, family-like culture known for strong traveler retention and extensions
• Supportive unit environment with tech assistance available to help deliver quality patient care