PACU Travel Nurse Job in Chattanooga, TN | Days (5x8)

Parkridge Medical Center Chattanooga, TN
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Travel RN
PACU Nurse in Chattanooga, TN
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$2,081
Specialty
PACU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PACU travel nurse job in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Parkridge Medical Center. This role pays $2,081 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this PACU travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PACU travel nurse job in Chattanooga, TN, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Parkridge Medical Center
  • Location: Chattanooga, TN 37404
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)
  • EMR System: Meditech

Travel PACU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent PACU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Tennessee and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – PACU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Chattanooga, TN

What are the required certifications for travel PACU jobs?
Most travel PACU jobs require BLS and ACLS, and PALS when the unit recovers pediatric patients. Facilities often look for documented moderate sedation competency and malignant hyperthermia training, since PACU nurses are the first line for airway and emergence complications.
Can I take a PACU travel nurse job with ICU or ER experience?
Sometimes. PACUs that recover intubated patients or manage vasoactive drips may consider recent critical care experience, especially when airway management and invasive monitoring are strong. Other facilities require recent PACU experience specifically, so your eligibility depends on the assignment and your recent background.
Do travel PACU jobs cover Phase I, Phase II, or pre-op?
It varies by facility. Some PACU jobs focus on Phase I recovery, while smaller hospitals may combine pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II in one department. Because hours and call can also differ by phase, confirm the areas you will cover before accepting.
What does the inpatient case mix look like for a travel nurse at Parkridge Medical Center?
Parkridge is a 275-bed hospital with emergency, cardiac, neurological, oncology, orthopedic, surgical, and rehabilitation services. Travelers may work with both general acute-care patients and specialty populations without the scale of a large academic center.
Which cardiac services may shape RN assignments at Parkridge?
Cardiac care includes catheterization, heart and vascular surgery, valve procedures, and a hybrid operating room for specialized cardiovascular treatment. Cardiac, ICU, OR, and step-down travelers may see patients before and after both catheter-based and open procedures.
What surgical and oncology populations are common at Parkridge?
The hospital performs general, colorectal, bariatric, gynecologic, orthopedic, and neurosurgical procedures and has an on-campus Sarah Cannon cancer program. Surgical and oncology travelers may care for patients across procedural, postoperative, and treatment settings.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in Tennessee

Compact license accepted. Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the Tennessee Licensing Center →

Explore Chattanooga, TN

Mountains box in Chattanooga, TN on three sides, and the Tennessee River bends through the middle, giving the city a setting few markets match and a hospital base that serves the surrounding tri-state region. Travel demand runs across intensive care units and emergency departments. The revitalized riverfront and downtown put walkable housing within reach of several campuses, while the North Shore adds a restaurant-row neighborhood across the pedestrian bridge. The rents have climbed with the city's reputation but still undercut the big southeastern metros. Lookout Mountain rises straight from the city's edge with Ruby Falls inside it. Trail systems lace the ridges, which is exactly why outdoor-minded RNs tend to extend their contracts here more often here than in nearly any market of comparable size.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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