TravelNurseSource is working with Catalytic Solutions to find a qualified PCU / Stepdown RN in Hermitage, Tennessee, 37076!
**Exciting Travel RN Position in Progressive Care Unit!**
**Job Description:**
- **Location:** Summit Medical Center - PCU (Cost Center 630/633)
- **Unit Specifics:**
- **Number of Beds:** 34 (630) / 25 (633)
- **Patient Ratios:**
- Days: 1:4 to 1:5
- Nights: 1:5 to 1:6
- **Staffing Support:**
- 3 Techs when 630 is full
- 2 Techs when 633 is full
- **Type of Equipment:**
- Bipaps, high flow O2, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips
- Peritoneal dialysis, wound vacs (with wound care)
- **Documentation System:** Meditech
- **Scheduling Requirements:**
- Every other weekend requirement for contract
- 3 twelve-hour shifts per week
- **Floating Policy:** May float between PCU units or med-surg floors
- **Patient Experience Requirements:**
- Hourly rounding on days; every 2 hours on nights
- AIDET and maintaining communication boards on the 7th floor
- TV communication boards specific to department 633
- **Certifications Needed:** BLS, ACLS
**Requested Skill Set:**
- **Must Have:**
- Critical thinking skills
- EKG rhythm interpretation
- Experience with cardiac, insulin, and heparin drips
- Preferred: Peritoneal dialysis experience and peripheral IV skills
- **Advanced Skills:**
- ACLS certified
- Experience with Bipaps, high flow O2, and varied oxygen delivery systems
- Experienced in stroke and post-cardiac cath care
- Preferred: Tube feeding and NG/Dobhoff tube experience
- **Procedures Performed on Unit:**
- Peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis
- Chest tube insertions, Dobhoff/NG tube insertions
- Central line dressing changes, troubleshooting wound vacs
- **Dress Code:** Black Scrubs
**Unit Culture & Benefits:**
- Self-scheduling with 4-week schedules
- Contract staff required to work every other weekend
- Supportive culture emphasizing teamwork and "care like family" ethos
- Many travelers choose to extend after their initial contract
**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day.