Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,195 per week
Bestica is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hermitage, Tennessee.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PCU - Progressive Care UnitDiscipline: RNDuration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: Travel1006098Travel RN PCU ?? Hermitage, TN Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM13 Week Contract | 3x12s Weekly?? Unit OverviewThis Medical Center PCU is a high-acuity step-down environment known for strong teamwork and consistent traveler extensions. The unit supports complex cardiac, respiratory, and post-surgical patients in a fast-paced but collaborative setting.PCU Beds: 630 (34 beds) / 633 (25 beds)Patient Ratios:Days: 1:4–1:5Nights: 1:5–1:6Strong tech support: 2–3 techs depending on unit censusSelf-scheduling model with 4-week schedulesEvery other weekend required ?? Required Skills & ExperienceCandidates must be confident in managing intermediate to high-acuity patients, including:Cardiac drips (cardizem, amiodarone, etc.) Heparin & insulin drip managementEKG rhythm interpretationBipap, high-flow oxygen, VapothermStroke & post-cardiac cath carePeripheral IV skillsNG/Dobhoff tube management (preferred)Peritoneal dialysis experience (preferred) ?? Compliance Requirement (Must Read)FULL SSN IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSIONLocal candidates are not accepted for this position?? Procedures & EquipmentChest tubes, thoracentesis, paracentesisCentral line dressing changesWound vac managementFeeding tube insertions (NG/Dobhoff)Multiple oxygen delivery systemsCardiac & respiratory monitoring systems Equipment includes:Bipap, Vapotherm, high-flow O2Alaris pumpsCardiac/insulin/heparin drip protocols ?? Certifications RequiredActive RN License (TN or Compact)BLS (AHA) – RequiredACLS (AHA) – Required?? Unit Culture & HighlightsStrong "care like family" cultureHighly supportive leadership and team-oriented environmentExcellent traveler retention and extension ratesTech-supported workflow for safer patient ratiosOpportunity to gain broad PCU skill set in a high-volume facility 1006098 ?? Required Skills & ExperienceCandidates must be confident in managing intermediate to high-acuity patients, including:•Cardiac drips (cardizem, amiodarone, etc.) •Heparin & insulin drip management•EKG rhythm interpretation•Bipap, high-flow oxygen, Vapotherm•Stroke & post-cardiac cath care•Peripheral IV skills•NG/Dobhoff tube management (preferred)•Peritoneal dialysis experience (preferred) ?? Compliance Requirement (Must Read)•FULL SSN IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION•Local candidates are not accepted for this position ?? Certifications Required•Active RN License (TN or Compact)•BLS (AHA) – Required•ACLS (AHA) – RequiredAbout BesticaWe are a trusted provider of solutions in Information Technology and Healthcare sectors to the DoD, Federal and Commercial markets. Our guiding principle and core values help us care for our people and the community; and build a culture of excellence which in turn helps us achieve our organizational objective of exceeding customer's expectations in each and every project. Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, we were founded in 2005 and are certified as an 8(a) Business.BenefitsReferral bonus