Job Title
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Neuro Med/Surg – Travel Contract
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (Travel) | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Two weekends (4 shifts) per 4-week schedule | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver attentive and compassionate patient-centered care on a 20-bed Neuro Med/Surg PCU with a 6:1 patient ratio
- Perform and maintain IV access, basic wound care, surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
- Utilize telemetry monitoring, IV pumps, PCA, continuous pulse oximetry, EKG machines, feeding pumps, SCDs, and bladder scanner equipment
- Document accurately and efficiently using the Meditech electronic documentation system
- Conduct bedside shift reports and actively involve patients and family members in their plan of care
- Float to other units as directed per contract labor floating policy and rotation schedule
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with Med/Surg background
- Proficiency in IV insertion, basic wound care, and management of surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, and chest tubes
- Ability to prioritize care and multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in a PCU, Stepdown, or Neuro Med/Surg setting
- Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
- Experience working in a trauma or stroke-certified facility
Why Join Us
- Work within a facility holding notable certifications including Comprehensive Stroke, ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center designation
- Join a well-supported unit with tech support on both day and night shifts and access to modern communication and monitoring technology