PCU Travel Nurse Job in Chattanooga, TN | Nights (3x12)

Parkridge Medical Center Chattanooga, TN
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Chattanooga, TN
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$1,867
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/19
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Parkridge Medical Center. This role pays $1,867 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this PCU travel nursing job, you will provide progressive 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 PCU travel nurse job in Chattanooga, TN, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Parkridge Medical Center
  • Location: Chattanooga, TN 37404
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Meditech

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel PCU Requirements:

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

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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Chattanooga, TN

What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
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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