Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $1,877 per week in Chattanooga, TN

Deliver highly individualized intermediate care to medical, cardiac, and surgical complex patients including those with sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, DKA, CVA, respiratory failure, GI bleed, and post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. Perform and assist with unit procedures including IV insertion, Foley placement, DHT/NG placement, chest tube management, CVC management, wound vac management, EKGs, DKA management, and patient ambulation.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37401!

Job ID: 860170

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,877.6

Job Title

Travel RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Night Shift
Location

Chattanooga, TN | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: July 27, 2026
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver highly individualized intermediate care to medical, cardiac, and surgical complex patients including those with sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, DKA, CVA, respiratory failure, GI bleed, and post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients
• Perform Q6H head-to-toe assessments with full documentation in Meditech
• Manage and titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Dopamine, Dobutrex, Nitro, Heparin, Cardizem, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Cardene, Labetalol, Insulin, and Precedex
• Perform and assist with unit procedures including IV insertion, Foley placement, DHT/NG placement, chest tube management, CVC management, wound vac management, EKGs, DKA management, and patient ambulation
• Utilize iMobile devices for encrypted communication, chart review via Patient Keeper, and wound documentation through integrated camera and wound care app
• Participate in self-scheduling within unit guidelines; expected to complete 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; travel RNs float before core staff on a rotating basis by oldest float date

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure applicable to the state of Tennessee
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Proficiency with advanced skills: IV insertion, chest tube management, DHT insertion and management, tracheostomy experience, CVC management, EKG interpretation, Foley management, and early patient mobility
• Experience with Meditech or comparable electronic documentation system preferred

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Cardiac and/or telemetry nursing experience
• PCU and/or critical care (ICU) experience
• Familiarity with Phillips telemetry systems and Alaris infusion pumps
• Experience with MobiLab or similar specimen collection technology

Why Join Us

• Work within a collaborative, team-oriented PCU known for high patient satisfaction ratings, strong quality metrics, and a supportive culture where staff look out for one another
• Access modern technology including iMobile devices, MobiLab, and integrated wound care documentation tools, with experienced RNs - including those with ICU backgrounds - available on both shifts to support your success