Travel PCU RN - $1,928 per week

Junxion Med Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Summary:

Junxion Med Staffing is looking for a ICU RN to take an assignment in Knoxville, Tennessee.

This assignment lasts 13.14 WEEKS and is scheduled to start on November 16, 2026.

If the start date, shift, or pay doesn’t line up with what you're looking for, let’s talk. We often have multiple openings in the same market. Give us a call opt 1

Job Details:

• Shift: 12H Nights
• Total Weekly Hours: 36
• Certifications: BLS, NIHSS
• Trauma Level:
• Facility Specific Job Notes:

**Required Experience and Qualifications:** - 2 years of experience in a comparable acuity hospital - Experience with a patient ratio of 1:6 - Cerner EMR experience required - Must have an active unencumbered TN (or multi-state) RN license at time of submission - Must pass basic dysrhythmia interpretation test and medication test during orientation **Certifications:** - BLS (Basic Life Support) - NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) **Skills Required:** - Accessing/Managing Ports - Bariatric surgery - BiPAP/CPAP management - Blood Product Administration - Central line care/management - Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac - CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) - Feeding tube care and management - Heparin Protocols - Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) - Interpretation of dysrhythmias - Isolation Precautions/PPE - IV insulin protocols - Manage Cardiac drips- no titration - Management of dysrhythmias - MS/Tele - Nasal Cannula - Non-invasive airway management - Ortho trauma - Oxygen administration - Oxygen tanks - Pacemakers/Temporary/Permanent - PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia) - Peripheral Line Care/Management - Phlebotomy - PICC line management - Post MI (Myocardial Infarction) - Pre/Post Cardiac Cath - Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management - Renal failure - Seizure disorders - Starting and maintaining IVs - Substance Withdrawal - Surgical drains - Tracheostomy care/management - Traumatic Brain injury - Wound Care/Wound Vac **Preferred Experience:** - Trauma Level I experience preferred **Additional Requirements:** - Flu Vaccine: Required with only Medical/Religious Exemptions - References: 2 required, can be pending at time of submission **Other Considerations:** - First-time Travelers Accepted - No on-call requirement - Must be able to work every other weekend - Pending license not accepted; must have TN or compact license in hand - Local candidates accepted at the same rate

When you apply with Junxion, you speak with a live U.S.-based recruiter who understands the travel market. No call centers. No automated responses. Our team works directly with you throughout your assignment.

Benefits:

• Insurance Plans starting under $175/month for employees
• Referral Bonus
• Additional contract bonus opportunities
• Vacation Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with access to financial advisors

Junxion was built by a traveler and designed to support travelers. You will have a dedicated recruiter and support team based in the U.S. who will guide you through credentialing, submission, and onboarding to help ensure you start on time and have a smooth assignment.

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About the Company:

Junxion Med Staffing partners with hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide to connect experienced clinicians with meaningful opportunities.

Our goal is simple: provide strong support, transparent communication, and assignments that make sense for your career and your life.

*Estimated weekly pay includes projected hourly wages and weekly meal and lodging per diems for eligible clinicians based on nationally published GSA rates. Actual weekly pay and per diems may differ from the amount shown and may be subject to change during an assignment.

For all employees and employee applicants, Junxion Med Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply.

Junxion Med Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Junxion Med Staffing

Junxion Med Staffing was founded by a former healthcare traveler who understands the challenges healthcare professionals face - because we’ve been there.

We specialize in placing travel nurses, allied health professionals, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in both short-term and permanent roles across a wide range of specialties. Whether you're looking for a travel contract or a long-term fit, we work to ensure the right match between each healthcare professional and facility.

At Junxion, we keep it simple:

● Transparent communication. No surprises, no hidden details, just honest conversations so you always know what to expect.

● Dedicated support. From job search to contract negotiations and throughout your assignment, you’ll have a recruiter who’s with you every step of the way.

● Competitive pay and benefits. We advocate for you to be fairly compensated and supported in your goals.

● A focus on your success. When healthcare professionals feel valued and empowered, patient care improves and that’s what it’s all about.

You’re not just a number here. You’re part of a team that actually cares. Let’s find your next great opportunity together.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Mileage reimbursement