Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,958 ...

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Jackson, TN Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Jackson, TN: 13-week travel nursing job for experienced Telemetry/Stepdown RNs seeking Progressive Care Unit opportunities in Tennessee. Join a dynamic cardiac/pulmonary telemetry team and make a measurable impact caring for adult and geriatric patients during this travel nurse assignment. Jackson, TN (38301) offers a friendly community, vibrant arts scene, and easy access to parks and outdoor activities—an ideal location for travel nursing jobs in Tennessee. Job Details Location: Jackson, TN 38301 — Tennessee travel nurse opportunity Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nursing) Unit: PCU (A9 - Pulmonary, Cardiac/Pulmonary Telemetry) Start Date: March 16, 2026 End Date: June 15, 2026 Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15) Shift Duration: 12-hour nights Hours per Week: 36 Orientation Hours: 36 Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890 Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics Unit Size: 42 beds, daily census ~40 Patient Ratios: 4–5:1 (days/nights/weekends) Charting System: Epic EMR (recent Epic experience required) Floating: May float to other Med-Surg/Tele units or low-acuity ICU as needed Job Requirements Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent PCU/Stepdown/Telemetry RN experience required (travel experience preferred; first-time travelers and local candidates accepted) License: Active Tennessee RN license or Compact RN license (multistate) Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS (all required at submission) Charting: Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months (must be clearly documented; competency exam required) Immunizations: COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); Flu vaccine required (no exemptions) Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience and community hospital background Fit Test Requirement: Men must be clean-shaven to pass a Fit Test; failure related to facial hair is not accepted. Responsibilities Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac and pulmonary telemetry patients in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Perform comprehensive assessments, continuous telemetry monitoring, and interpret/manage cardiac dysrhythmias Participate in rapid response and code teams; provide pre/post care for cardiac procedures including MI care, cardiac cath, and post-op cardiac surgery management Administer and manage IV insulin, heparin protocols, blood products, and central/PICC line care Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomies, and chest tubes as required Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and radiology Float safely to similar units (Med-Surg/Tele, low-acuity ICU) as needed while maintaining patient safety and quality standards Document accurately in Epic EMR and adhere to hospital policies, infection control protocols, and telemetry best practices Apply now to join a supportive Progressive Care Unit team in Jackson, TN. Submit your resume and current licenses/certifications to be considered for this Travel PCU RN (Telemetry RN) night shift role. Explore travel nursing jobs in Tennessee and grow your clinical experience with this rewarding assignment. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Planet Healthcare Job ID #461308. 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: PCU About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. 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Created: 2026-03-04