Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Tennessee
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Location: Hermitage, Tennessee
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week with every other weekend requirement; self-scheduling available with 4-week scheduling cycles
Highlights:
- Progressive Care Unit with 34 and 25 bed units supporting critical step-down patient populations
- Patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5 on day shifts and 1:5 to 1:6 on night shifts with dedicated tech support
- Advanced equipment experience including BiPAPs, high flow oxygen, Vapotherm, cardiac drips, insulin drips, heparin drips, and peritoneal dialysis
- EMR system: Meditech documentation platform
- Procedures performed include peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube management, and central line care
- May float between PCU units or to medical-surgical floors as needed
Requirements:
- Current Registered Nurse license
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Critical thinking skills and EKG rhythm interpretation ability
- Experience with cardiac drips, insulin drips, and heparin drips
- Peripheral IV skills required
- Experience with BiPAPs, high flow oxygen systems, and multiple oxygen delivery methods
- Stroke care and post-cardiac catheterization experience
- Tube feeding and NG/Dobhoff tube management experience
- Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Progressive Care Unit fosters a "care like family" culture with exceptional teamwork and collaborative practice. The unit offers self-scheduling flexibility and strong technical support, allowing nurses to focus on high-quality patient care. Many travel nurses extend their contracts after their first assignment due to the supportive environment and professional growth opportunities in advanced PCU nursing skills.