PCU / Stepdown

Cardiac/Pulmonary Telemetry — Progressive Care (Night Shift)

Location: Jackson, TN | Contract: 13 Weeks | Shift: Nights, 3×12 (18:45–07:15) | Start: ASAP

This night-shift role is on a busy cardiac/pulmonary telemetry unit caring for adult and geriatric patients with a wide range of cardiovascular and pulmonary diagnoses. The unit operates with strong interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, IV teams, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.

Clinical Scope

• Cardiac telemetry monitoring and management of dysrhythmias
• BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula management
• Central line, PICC line, and port access/management
• Chest tube care, tracheostomy care, and care of ventilated patients
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization and cardiac surgery care
• Heparin and IV insulin protocols; cardiac and vasoactive drip management (no titration)
• Procedural sedation monitoring, ABG interpretation, blood product administration
• CVA/stroke care, renal failure, post-MI management

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license at time of submission
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — all must be current and in hand
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; PCU/stepdown experience required
• Electronic health record experience within the last 18 months is required and must be documented on the candidate profile; a competency exam is administered on-site (one attempt allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); flu vaccine required with no exemptions

Scheduling

• Patient ratio: 4–5 patients per nurse
• Orientation: 36 hours (begins Mondays)
• No block scheduling or special schedule requests accommodated
• All requested time off must be disclosed at submission