PCU / Stepdown
Cardiac/Pulmonary Telemetry RN — Night Shift | Jackson, TN
Contract: 13 weeks | Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour (18:45–07:15)
This fast-paced cardiac/pulmonary telemetry unit cares for adult and geriatric patients with a broad range of cardiac and pulmonary diagnoses. The unit operates at a consistent census and provides a high level of interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, IV teams, pharmacy, rapid response, and physical therapy.
Clinical Scope
Nurses on this unit manage patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management (non-titrating), vasoactive drip management (non-titrating), BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, pre/post cardiac cath and cardiac surgery, post-MI, pre/post hemodialysis, and procedural sedation monitoring. Experience with central lines, PICC lines, and wound/wound vac care is expected.
Float: May be required to other med/surg telemetry units or low-acuity ICU.
Requirements
- Active Tennessee or compact RN license
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; PCU/stepdown experience required
- AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (must be current at submission)
- Recent charting system experience within the last 18 months, clearly documented on profile
- Candidates must pass an on-site charting competency exam; only one attempt is permitted
Scheduling Notes
- No call required; no weekend shift rotation
- One pre-approved time-off request permitted; all RTO must be disclosed at submission
- No block scheduling or special schedule requests accommodated
- COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); flu vaccine required with no exemptions