Travel RN: PCU Telemetry Nurse (Progressive Care)

American Traveler, LLC.; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role in Tennessee. The position requires an active TN or compact RN license, BLS, and PCU experience within the last two years.

AHA ACLS and NIHSS are preferred, with telemetry and Level I trauma experience valued. Responsibilities include direct patient care in PCU/stepdown, maintaining monitoring and rapid response readiness, and contributing to clinical education alongside staff.

Qualifications

• Active TN or compact RN license required.
• AHA BLS certification required; AHA ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• At least 1 year of documented PCU experience within the past 2 years required.
• Must complete Relias EKG testing within 72 hours of signing.
• Must complete drug test within 12-14 calendar days prior to start.
• Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the PCU/stepdown setting, including MS/Tele/DOU categories.
• Maintain patient monitoring, safety, and acute care interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with teaching hospital teams and clinical education activities.
• Participate in orientation and nonbillable online training modules.

Skills

RN license (TN/compact)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

PCU experience

RN experience 2+ years

Telemetry experience

Trauma Level I experience

Respiratory care skills

Cardiac monitoring

Dysrhythmia management

Rapid response / code team

IV therapy / PICC / central line care

Neurological care experience

Cardiovascular care experience

Renal / dialysis care

IV insulin protocol familiarity

Relias EKG testing

Drug testing compliance

CDC fit testing awareness

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role in Tennessee. The position requires an active TN or compact RN license, BLS, and PCU experience within the last two years.

AHA ACLS and NIHSS are preferred, with telemetry and Level I trauma experience valued. Responsibilities include direct patient care in PCU/stepdown, maintaining monitoring and rapid response readiness, and contributing to clinical education alongside staff.