RN - PCU

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Assignment Duration: This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule: Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Job Description: The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) delivers individualized care to complex patients requiring intermediate care. The role includes a focus on a diverse patient population, including cardiac surgery patients and others requiring critical interventions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Q6H head-to-toe assessments and chart each one fully.
• Administer and titrate various medications, including but not limited to Dopamine, Dobutrex, Nitro, Heparin, Cardizem, and Insulin.
• Manage advanced skills such as IV insertion, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care.
• Conduct Foley placements, wound vac management, patient ambulation, and assist with ADLs.
• Utilize state-of-the-art technology like iMobile devices for patient management and communication.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Current RN License.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Experience in Cardiac/Telemetry and PCU or Critical Care settings.
• Advanced skills in IV insertion, chest tube management, and EKG monitoring are essential.

Why ARMStaffing?

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!