PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit – Night Shift RN

Shift: 19:00–07:00 | Location: Chattanooga, TN | Contract: 13 weeks | Start: October 19, 2026

About the Role

You'll deliver intermediate-level care to complex medical, cardiac, and surgical patients—including post-cardiac-surgery cases transitioning from the ICU. This unit specializes in conditions including sepsis, stroke, MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, post-operative cardiac and thoracic cases, acute respiratory failure, and DKA.

Clinical Scope

You'll perform advanced assessments and interventions: IV insertion, chest tube management, CVC management, tracheostomy care, DHT/NG placement, EKG interpretation, Foley management, wound vac care, and early mobilization. Patients receive Q6H head-to-toe assessments. You'll titrate vasoactive medications including dopamine, dobutamine, milrinone, amiodarone, and precedex.

Staffing & Support

Scheduling

Self-scheduling within balanced staffing parameters. Three weekend shifts per 4-week cycle. Block scheduling available for night shift. Schedule finalized 2 weeks in advance.

Requirements

BLS and ACLS certification required. Cardiac/telemetry and PCU or critical care experience preferred.

Why This Unit

A collaborative, team-oriented environment recognized for positive culture and high patient satisfaction. Travel RNs are integrated seamlessly into the team and treated like core staff. Many travel nurses renew contracts or return for extended assignments.