PCU RN Job in Chattanooga, TN

You will provide direct patient care in a 29-bed Progressive Care Unit at Parkridge Medical Center. This role involves caring for complex medical, cardiac, and surgical patients, including those transitioning from ICU after cardiac and thoracic surgery. You will manage patients with conditions such as sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, DKA, CVA, respiratory failure, GI bleed, and post-operative cardiac patients.

Shift and Schedule: You will work three 12-hour day shifts per week (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM) with a 48-hour weekly guarantee. Self-scheduling is available within reason, with the schedule finalized two weeks in advance. Three weekend shifts per four-week schedule are required. Block scheduling is available for night shift if needed.

Patient Ratios and Support: The unit operates with a 4:1 patient ratio. Day shift includes a unit secretary and 2–3 patient care technicians depending on census; night shift includes 2–3 PCTs depending on census.

Clinical Responsibilities: You will perform Q6H head-to-toe assessments with full charting, administer and titrate drips including Dopamine, Dobutrex, Nitro, Heparin, Cardizem, Lidocaine, Milrinone, Amiodarone, Cardene, Labetalol, Insulin, and Precedex. Advanced skills required include IV insertion, chest tube management, DHT insertion and management, tracheostomy experience, CVC management, EKG interpretation, Foley management, and early patient mobility initiatives.

Equipment and Systems: You will use Welch Allyn dynamaps, Phillips telemetry, Phillips MP2, Pyxis, Alaris pumps, Hill-Rom beds, iMobile devices, and MobiLab. Documentation occurs in Meditech.

Requirements: You must hold current BLS and ACLS certifications. Cardiac/telemetry experience and PCU and/or critical care experience are required. Travel RNs float on a rotating basis, with the oldest float date floating first. Navy scrubs are required.

Assignment Details: This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning October 19, 2026. Weekly pay is $1,786.