Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,836 per week in Chattanooga, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $1,836 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the Position

Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Tennessee

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule. Self-scheduling available within staffing guidelines. Block scheduling available for night shift. Schedule finalized 2 weeks in advance with ability to request days off.

Highlights:

• 29-bed Progressive Care Unit with 4:1 patient ratio and excellent support staff including unit secretaries and 2-3 PCTs per shift
• Cardiac-focused patient population including post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients transitioning from ICU
• Advanced technology including iMobile devices for encrypted communication, Patient Keeper chart access, MobiLab specimen collection, and wound documentation capabilities
• Modern equipment: Welch Allyn dynamaps, Phillips telemetry and MP2 monitors, Pyxis, Alaris pumps, Hill-Rom beds
• Electronic documentation via Meditech EMR system
• 48-hour guarantee with multiple positions available

Requirements:

• Active RN license in Tennessee or compact state license
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Cardiac/telemetry experience required; PCU and/or critical care experience strongly preferred
• Advanced skills: IV insertion, chest tube management, DHT insertion/management, tracheostomy care, central line management, EKG interpretation, Foley management, early mobility protocols
• Experience with critical care drips including vasoactive medications (Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, Cardizem, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Cardene, Labetalol, Insulin, Precedex)

Patient Population:

• Complex medical, cardiac, and surgical patients requiring intermediate-level care
• Conditions include: Post-CABG (day one), post-valve surgery, post-thoracic and neurosurgery, sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, post-catheterization, renal failure, DKA, respiratory failure, GI bleed, pneumonia
• Q6H comprehensive head-to-toe assessments with full documentation
• Procedures performed: Foley placement, IV insertion, wound vac management, DKA management, EKG, DHT/NG placement, patient ambulation, ADLs

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a collaborative team-oriented unit recognized for exceptional employee engagement and positive work atmosphere. This PCU operates with a "care like family" philosophy where travel nurses are valued members of the team, with many choosing to extend or return for additional assignments. You'll work alongside experienced RNs on both shifts who provide strong mentorship and clinical support, while utilizing cutting-edge technology that streamlines workflow and enhances patient care. Despite challenging days, this unit maintains consistently high patient satisfaction ratings and quality metrics through true teamwork and mutual support.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• General Progressive Care Unit
• PALS
• PCU
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