Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

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

Location

Hermitage, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a PCU/Stepdown 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 Alaris pumps and assist with peritoneal dialysis
• Perform and support unit procedures including central line dressing changes, wound vac troubleshooting, NG/Dobhoff tube insertions, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and chest tube insertions
• Conduct every-2-hour patient rounding on nights; maintain communication boards and adhere to AIDET patient experience standards
• Operate and monitor BiPAPs, high-flow O2, Vapotherm, and multiple oxygen delivery systems
• Document all patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system; may be required to float between PCU units or to med-surg floors

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or compact equivalent) valid in Tennessee
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with demonstrated PCU, stepdown, or IMC experience
• Proficiency in EKG rhythm interpretation and critical thinking in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Experience with cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, and peripheral IV insertion

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling on 4-week cycles with a collaborative, team-oriented unit culture known for strong traveler retention and a care-like-family environment
• Supported by unit secretaries and patient care technicians, allowing nurses to focus on delivering quality patient care