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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Planet HealthcareJohnson City, TN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : 11 / 16 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours
  • Employment Type : Travel

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Johnson City, Tennessee\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse with a 13-week travel contract in Johnson City, TN. Join a leading healthcare team and provide high-quality patient care in a vibrant Tennessee community known for its scenic Appalachian Mountains and excellent quality of life. This travel nursing job offers opportunities for professional growth and clinical experience in a supportive hospital setting.\n

\n\nPCU Registered Nurse Job Details\n \n

  • Location : Johnson City, TN 37604 (East Tennessee healthcare jobs)\n
  • Unit : Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Adult patient population\n
  • Contract Length : 13 weeks (Start : 11 / 9 / 2025 – End : 2 / 8 / 2026)\n
  • Shift : Night shifts, 12 hours (18 : 30 – 07 : 00); options for 3x12 or 4x12 per week\n
  • Hours per Week : 36\n
  • Estimated Weekly Salary : $2020-$2070\n
  • Weekend / Holiday Coverage : Rotating weekends and holidays required\n
  • Orientation : 16 hours (nonbillable), plus modules completed during orientation\n
  • Employment Type : Travel nursing contract\n
  • \n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n \n

  • Minimum 2 years of recent PCU, progressive care, or acute care nursing experience\n
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Tennessee or compact state)\n
  • AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required\n
  • Epic charting experience preferred\n
  • Permanent residence must be at least 100 miles from Johnson City, TN\n
  • Flu vaccine required (medical / religious exemptions accepted)\n
  • Ability to complete drug testing and fit testing prior to start\n
  • BSN required for international travel nurses\n
  • \n\nPCU Nurse Responsibilities\n \n

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients in the Progressive Care Unit, managing a 1 : 5 patient ratio\n
  • Float to other hospital units as needed based on census and staffing needs\n
  • Support clinical education and mentor nursing students\n
  • Administer and manage cardiac drips, blood products, and complex medication protocols\n
  • Perform and interpret cardiac telemetry, arterial blood gases, and dysrhythmias\n
  • Care for central lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and PICC lines\n
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response\n
  • Maintain strict adherence to isolation precautions and infection control standards\n
  • \n\n

    \n Discover rewarding Tennessee nursing jobs and experience the charm of Johnson City while making a difference in patient care. Apply now to join our healthcare team and grow professionally as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse!\n

    Benefits

    401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

    About GHR

    For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

    We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

    We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

    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.

    Planet Healthcare Job ID #423694. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PCU

    About Planet Healthcare

    Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

    Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

    Our Methodology

    Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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    Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus
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