PCU Travel Nurse Job in Jackson, TN | Days (3x12)

West Tennessee Healthcare - Jackson Hospital Jackson, TN
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Jackson, TN
Weekly Pay
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$1,929
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/30
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Jackson, Tennessee, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at West Tennessee Healthcare - Jackson Hospital. This role pays $1,929 per week and follows a Days 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 Jackson, TN, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: West Tennessee Healthcare - Jackson Hospital
  • Location: Jackson, TN 38301
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)

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 Jackson, 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.

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

Resources for this PCU job in Jackson

Explore Jackson, TN

West Tennessee's healthcare anchors on Jackson, TN between Memphis and Nashville, a regional hub on I-40 whose hospital market carries clinical depth for its size. Assignments in this hub cover emergency department, intensive care, and med-surg unit roles posting in every season. Finding a rental costs little across the city, and daily commutes rarely break fifteen minutes door to door. Casey Jones Village keeps the famous railroad legend's story, his home, and an old-fashioned country restaurant together just off the interstate. The city's rockabilly roots run deep, with Carl Perkins' legacy woven into the local music story. McKellar-Sipes Regional handles short flights, while Memphis lies about ninety minutes west and Nashville about two hours east, bracketing the weekend possibilities with two of the country's music capitals.

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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