PCU Travel Nurse - Chattanooga, TN

This PCU travel nurse position in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Parkridge Medical Center. This role pays $1,867 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

In this PCU travel nursing role, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
• Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
• Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
• Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel Nursing Requirements

• 2+ years of recent PCU nursing experience
• Active Tennessee RN License

Parkridge Medical Center — Chattanooga, TN

Parkridge Medical Center is an acute care hospital near downtown Chattanooga with medical, surgical and intensive care services.

• The 24-hour emergency department treats illnesses and injuries including heart attack, stroke, pneumonia and seizures, with access to an ICU, interventional radiology and surgical services.
• Cardiac care includes catheterization, heart and vascular surgery, and valve repair or replacement. A hybrid operating room supports specialized cardiovascular procedures.
• Digestive care covers pancreatitis, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal cancers, connecting medical treatment with endoscopic and surgical services.
• Inpatient and outpatient operations span general, colorectal, bariatric, gynecologic, orthopedic and neurosurgical care, with minimally invasive and robot-assisted options.
• The cancer program brings together medical, surgical and radiation oncology, with pain management and clinical trials among its supporting services.