Travel RN PCU — Chattanooga, TN — $1665 Est. Wkly - Chattanooga, TN

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Day Shift) in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Schedule: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule. Self-scheduling is available within reason to ensure balanced staffing. The finalized schedule will be available 2 weeks in advance.

Job Description

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Parkridge Medical Center provides specialized care to a diverse patient population with complex medical conditions, including cardiac, surgical, and post-operative patients. The unit delivers highly individualized care through regular assessments and interventions, focusing on conditions such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, acute respiratory failure, and post-surgical recovery from cardiac and thoracic procedures. RNs on the unit are equipped with advanced technology, including iMobile devices for efficient communication and documentation. The unit environment emphasizes teamwork and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments every six hours.
• Manage and titrate IV medications including Dopamine, Dobutrex, Nitro, Heparin, Milrinone, Amiodarone, and Precedex.
• Perform patient care tasks including IV insertion, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and Foley management.
• Utilize Meditech documentation system for accurate patient record keeping.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a Progressive Care Unit, telemetry, or critical care settings.
• Experience with cardiac patients and telemetry monitoring.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current RN Licensure in Tennessee.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.