Travel
PCU / Stepdown
Maryville, TN
Travel RN – Progressive Care / Stepdown | Night Shift | Maryville, TN
Contract Details
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
- Start Date: December 14, 2026
- Weekend commitment: One weekend shift every two weeks
The Unit
Core Clinical Skills Required
- Arterial line management, central line care, PICC management
- Cardiac telemetry interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, IV insulin protocols
- Care of ventilated and tracheostomy patients; HFNC and BiPAP/CPAP management
- Blood product administration, heparin protocols, thrombolytic agents
- Post-stroke (CVA/TPA) care, traumatic brain injury management
- Chemotherapy administration and port access
- Wound care, surgical drains, PCA management
Required Certifications
ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
Preferred Certifications
CPI, OCN, ONS/ONCC
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent stepdown/PCU experience
- Travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)
- Minimum 1 year of experience with an electronic health record system
- Charge nurse experience preferred
Additional Notes
- Float to other qualified units may be required based on census
- Pre-assignment modules required within 48 hours of contract signing (up to 16 hours reimbursable)
- Flu vaccine required; no exemptions accepted
- Orientation begins on Mondays