Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,876 per week

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

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Smyrna, TN, requiring post-cath care experience including TR band management on a 13-week night shift contract.

• Hospital PCU setting with a 12-bed unit
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• Unit support includes one tech for the unit
• Patient population includes post-cath care and advanced pulmonary cases requiring medication titration and TR band management
• Equipment used includes GE monitors, Nova glucometers, and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating is required in rotation with full-time staff and other travelers

• Active RN license — TN or Compact license required
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for PCU RNs
• Minimum 2 years of recent PCU experience required
• Experience with post-cath care including TR band management required
• Experience with advanced pulmonary treatments and medication titration required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)

• Responsibilities include post-cath patient care, TR band management, advanced pulmonary treatments, and medication titration
• Patient experience standards include AIDET communication, completion of communication boards, and medication teaching
• Charcoal gray scrubs required
• This is a Trauma Level III facility
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

American Traveler Job ID #P-692480. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.