The Judge Group
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,146 per week
The Judge Group, Jackson, Tennessee, us, 38303
The Judge Group is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Jackson, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline:
RN Start Date:
09/22/2025 Duration:
13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift:
12 hours, nights Employment Type:
Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Contract Assignment
Position Summary
West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a skilled PCU Registered Nurse for its cardiac/pulmonary telemetry unit. Candidates must have at least one year of PCU experience and hold current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Epic experience within the past 12 months is preferred and must be documented. Travelers without Epic experience will be required to complete 10 additional hours of non-billable orientation. Required Qualifications
Active RN license (Tennessee or compact) Minimum 1 year of PCU experience AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications Epic experience within the last 12 months (preferred; additional orientation required if not met) Cerner experience Preferred Experience
Previous charge nurse experience Teaching and community hospital background Patient Population
Adults Geriatrics Daily Census:
40 patients
Unit Capacity:
42 beds Patient Diagnoses
Cardiac telemetry Pulmonary telemetry Skills & Competencies
Respiratory Care: Ventilated patients Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac) CPAP/BiPAP High Flow Nasal Cannula ABG interpretation Tracheostomy management Cardiac & Emergency Response: Dysrhythmia interpretation and management Cardiac drip management (no titration) Vasoactive drip management (no titration) Heparin protocols PCA and procedural sedation Use of rapid response teams IV & Line Management: Starting IVs Accessing ports Central and peripheral line care PICC line management Phlebotomy Other Clinical Skills: Feeding tube care Wound care/Wound Vac Isolation precautions IV insulin protocols Ortho trauma and joint replacements Pre/Post cardiac cath and surgery Renal failure and dialysis management Surgical drains Work Settings
PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown MS/Tele Cardiac telemetry Respiratory care Staffing & Scheduling
Category Details Patient Ratios 1:4–5 (Days/Nights/Weekends) Float Requirement Yes (to MS/Tele or low-acuity ICU) Call Requirement Not specified Weekend Coverage Not specified Pre-Approved Time Off 1 request Orientation Hours 36 hours
Holiday Coverage Window:
12:00 AM day of – 12:00 AM day after Vaccination Guidelines
COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions accepted) Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions allowed) About The Judge Group
Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions with the right talent. Why Vivian Health?
Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.
Specialty:
PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline:
RN Start Date:
09/22/2025 Duration:
13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift:
12 hours, nights Employment Type:
Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Contract Assignment
Position Summary
West Tennessee Healthcare is seeking a skilled PCU Registered Nurse for its cardiac/pulmonary telemetry unit. Candidates must have at least one year of PCU experience and hold current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Epic experience within the past 12 months is preferred and must be documented. Travelers without Epic experience will be required to complete 10 additional hours of non-billable orientation. Required Qualifications
Active RN license (Tennessee or compact) Minimum 1 year of PCU experience AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications Epic experience within the last 12 months (preferred; additional orientation required if not met) Cerner experience Preferred Experience
Previous charge nurse experience Teaching and community hospital background Patient Population
Adults Geriatrics Daily Census:
40 patients
Unit Capacity:
42 beds Patient Diagnoses
Cardiac telemetry Pulmonary telemetry Skills & Competencies
Respiratory Care: Ventilated patients Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac) CPAP/BiPAP High Flow Nasal Cannula ABG interpretation Tracheostomy management Cardiac & Emergency Response: Dysrhythmia interpretation and management Cardiac drip management (no titration) Vasoactive drip management (no titration) Heparin protocols PCA and procedural sedation Use of rapid response teams IV & Line Management: Starting IVs Accessing ports Central and peripheral line care PICC line management Phlebotomy Other Clinical Skills: Feeding tube care Wound care/Wound Vac Isolation precautions IV insulin protocols Ortho trauma and joint replacements Pre/Post cardiac cath and surgery Renal failure and dialysis management Surgical drains Work Settings
PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown MS/Tele Cardiac telemetry Respiratory care Staffing & Scheduling
Category Details Patient Ratios 1:4–5 (Days/Nights/Weekends) Float Requirement Yes (to MS/Tele or low-acuity ICU) Call Requirement Not specified Weekend Coverage Not specified Pre-Approved Time Off 1 request Orientation Hours 36 hours
Holiday Coverage Window:
12:00 AM day of – 12:00 AM day after Vaccination Guidelines
COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (medical/religious exemptions accepted) Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions allowed) About The Judge Group
Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions with the right talent. Why Vivian Health?
Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.