PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — Night Shift | Hermitage, TN

13-Week Contract | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

This PCU assignment places you in a fast-paced, team-oriented step-down environment managing intermediate-to-high-acuity patients. The unit supports a collaborative care model with dedicated tech support and a culture that consistently brings travelers back for extensions.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours guaranteed)
• Every-other-weekend requirement
• Self-scheduling with 4-week schedule blocks

Clinical Scope

The unit cares for cardiac, stroke, and post-cardiac cath patients, as well as those requiring peritoneal dialysis, wound vac management, and complex drip therapy. Procedures performed on the unit include thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, dobhoff/NG tube insertions, central line dressing changes, and wound vac troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Certifications

• BLS and ACLS (required)
• EKG rhythm interpretation
• Experience managing cardiac, heparin, and insulin drips
• Proficiency with BiPAP, high-flow O2, and multiple oxygen delivery systems
• Stroke and post-cardiac cath care experience
• Tube feeding and NG/dobhoff tube experience
• Peripheral IV skills
• Peritoneal dialysis experience preferred

Floating

Candidates may float between PCU units or to med-surg floors as needed.

Dress Code

Black scrubs required.

Additional Details

• Start date: October 19, 2026
• Hourly rounding protocols on days; every-two-hour rounding on nights