RN - PCU

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Location: Chattanooga, TN

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

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

Job Description: The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is seeking dedicated and skilled Registered Nurses to provide exceptional care to patients requiring intermediate care. This unit is tailored for medical, cardiac, and surgical patients, focusing on a compassionate and team-oriented approach to nursing.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments every 6 hours
• Administer various medications, including titration of IV infusions such as Dopamine, Nitro, Heparin, and Cardizem
• Manage advanced skills such as IV insertion, chest tube and CVC management, tracheostomy care, and EKG monitoring
• Document patient care diligently in Meditech and utilize iMobile devices for communication and charting
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to prepare and implement individual patient care plans

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:

• Current RN license
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Cardiac and telemetry experience
• PCU and/or critical care nursing experience preferred

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!