Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit RN – Tennessee
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 48-hour guarantee per week, self-scheduling within reason, 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule, block scheduling available for night shift, schedule finalized 2 weeks in advance
Highlights:
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29-bed Progressive Care Unit with 4:1 patient ratios and strong team-based culture
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Heavy cardiac patient population including post-CV surgery, cardiac catheterization, MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, and medical-surgical complex patients
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Advanced technology including iMobile devices, Meditech EMR, Phillips telemetry, Alaris pumps, and MobiLab specimen collection
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Comprehensive PCU experience with drip titration including Dopamine, Dobutrex, Nitro, Heparin, Cardizem, Precedex, and more
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Supportive unit environment with experienced day and night shift staff, high employee engagement, and excellent patient satisfaction ratings
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Day shift includes unit secretary and 2-3 PCTs; night shift includes 2-3 PCTs depending on census
Requirements:
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Current RN license in Tennessee (or eligible for licensure)
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BLS and ACLS certification required
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Cardiac/telemetry experience required
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Progressive Care Unit and/or critical care experience strongly preferred
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Advanced skills including IV insertion, chest tube management, tracheostomy care, CVC management, EKG interpretation, DHT insertion/management, and Foley management
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Experience with procedures such as IV placement, wound vac management, DKA management, DHT/NG placement, and early patient mobility
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Progressive Care Unit offers an exceptional team environment where collaboration and quality patient care are top priorities. The unit is known for its "care like family" philosophy, positive atmosphere, and treating all nursing staff as valued team members. With cutting-edge technology that streamlines workflows, experienced colleagues on every shift, and flexibility in scheduling, this role provides an ideal balance of clinical challenge and professional support. Many nurses have extended or returned for additional contracts, reflecting the welcoming culture and rewarding patient care experience.
Patient Population:
Deliver highly individualized care to medical, cardiac, and surgical complex patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and intervention, including sepsis, stroke, myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, post-cardiac catheterization, post-operative day one CABG and valve surgery, post-thoracic and neurosurgery, acute and chronic respiratory failure, GI bleed, pneumonia, AKI, CKD, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Unit Details:
Perform comprehensive Q6H head-to-toe assessments with full documentation in Meditech. Utilize Phillips telemetry and MP2 monitors, Welch Allyn dynamaps, Pyxis medication system, and Hill-Rom beds. Communicate efficiently with providers and team members through encrypted iMobile text messaging and access patient charts via Patient Keeper. Floating rotates fairly based on last float date, with travel nurses floating first.
