Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Tennessee; On-site; USD 137,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards program

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Progressive Care PCU RN for a travel assignment in Johnson City, TN. The RN will deliver patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients and exercise clinical judgment with supervision, coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team.

Active RN license in the state of practice is required, with CPR and a preference for 1 year of PCU experience. This position offers competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits as part of Amergis Healthcare

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices.
• One year progressive care unit experience preferred.
• CPR certification as applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Health certificate per contract or state regulation.
• Must meet federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients.
• Make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision.
• Coordinate patient care and assist others in management of patient care.

Job description

Progressive Care PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $3378 / Week

Hours: 48.00

Location: Johnson City, TN

The Progressive Care Unit RN, assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivering patient care to telemetry/progressive care patients. The Progressive Care Unit RN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. This individual employs critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, consistently performs according to nursing standards, and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care. The Progressive Care Unit RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and in some medical centers, the PCU is also known as a transition or intermediate unit.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferredwith one year progressive care unit experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN – Progressive Care PCU

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0713

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $3378 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-11-04T18:30:00