PCU / Stepdown

Cardiac Medical/Surgical RN — Chattanooga, TN

Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 13-Week Contract

This cardiac unit manages medical/surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring and vasoactive drip management. Nurses care for patients with complex cardiac needs in a structured environment supported by unit clerks, patient care technicians, a nursing supervisor, and hospitalists.

Clinical Scope

• Continuous telemetry monitoring with required rhythm strip documentation and charting each shift
• Vasoactive and cardiac drip management: Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
• Chest tube management, wound VAC management, and ad hoc EKGs
• Strong emphasis on bedside and hourly rounding with structured patient communication protocols

Schedule & Float

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every-other-weekend commitment (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
• Float to general medical/surgical, orthopedics, progressive care, and surgical oncology units as skill mix allows

Requirements

• Active RN license
• ACLS and BLS required
• Cardiac knowledge strongly preferred
• Proficiency with vasoactive drip management

Additional Details

• Dress code: Navy scrubs for RNs; solid undershirt in white, blue, grey, or black (no graphics); no artificial, gel nails, or gel nail polish
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Start date: September 7, 2026