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Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,840 per week

GHR Healthcare, Smyrna, TN, United States


GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Smyrna, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Details

Weekly Estimated Pay:

$1,640 – $1,730

Location:

Smyrna, Tennessee (Zip: 37167)

Assignment Duration:

13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)

Shift:

12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Hours per Week:

36

Unit:

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — 12 beds, 4:1 patient ratio (step-down/PCU)

Dress Code:

Charcoal gray scrubs

Scheduling:

Every other weekend required

Job Requirements / Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — Tennessee or compact state (required)

BLS and ACLS certifications (required)

Minimum 1 year recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or step-down nursing experience

Experience with GE monitors, Nova glucometers, Pyxis medication dispensing, and Meditech documentation preferred

Strong teamwork, positive attitude, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills

Travel nurse experience and flexibility to float with full-time staff and other travelers preferred

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality progressive care nursing to PCU patients, including post-cath care and advanced pulmonary treatments

Perform medication titration, patient education, and bedside teaching

Use AIDET communication techniques and maintain patient communication boards to improve patient experience

Collaborate with unit techs, secretaries, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure efficient patient care

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Meditech and adhere to hospital policies and safety protocols

Float in rotation with full-time staff and other travel nurses as needed to support unit coverage

This travel nursing job is a great fit for PCU RNs and step-down nurses seeking short-term assignments in Tennessee. Apply now to join our travel nursing team and take the next step in your progressive care nursing career in Smyrna, TN (37167).

Apply now for this PCU RN travel assignment — competitive pay, supportive staff, and an excellent opportunity for experienced progressive care nurses.

Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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