Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,123 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Step-down (PCU) travel position in Chattanooga, TN, requiring ACLS and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Work in a 30-bed Cardiac Step-down unit (3 West) within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 5-6:1
• Unit is staffed with unit clerks on days, 2-3 PCTs on day and night shifts, a nursing supervisor, and hospitalists
• Equipment includes Welch Allyn vitals neuron, Novameter glucose, Philips Telemetry, and MP2 monitors
• Medication administration via WOW with med drawers and Pyxis ES dispensing system
• Documentation in Meditech (HCA version)
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract
• Equivalent of every other weekend required (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
• Floating to other med/surg areas including general MS, ortho, PCU, and MS surgical with oncology on a rotating basis unless skill mix is needed
• Procedures performed on unit include chest tube management, wound vac management, and ad lib EKGs
• Knowledge of Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips required

Requirements

• Active RN license — Tennessee or Compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the start date)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Step-down or PCU nursing experience
• Cardiac knowledge preferred
• Meditech EMR experience preferred
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• Responsibilities include telemetry application documentation, acknowledging and charting rhythm strips each shift, and adhering to a NO PASS ZONE policy for bed alarms, call lights, and IV alarms
• Patient experience expectations include bedside rounding and hourly rounding with 5P's checked, as well as reporting known patient needs to PCTs at the start of and during shifts
• Navy scrubs required for RNs; no artificial or gel nails or gel nail polish permitted
• Unit is supported by a tenured charge nurse team with 12–39 years of experience on days and 15+ years on nights
• Unit participates in Shared Governance at both the unit and facility level

American Traveler Job ID #P-721555. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.