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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Clinical Decision Unit night shift position in Hermitage, TN, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and ACLS certification.
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Located in a hospital-based PCU/Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) serving a progressive care patient population
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Unit spans two cost centers: dept 630 (34 beds) and dept 633 (25 beds)
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Patient ratios are 1:4–1:5 on days and 1:5–1:6 on nights
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Tech support available: 3 techs when full on dept 630 and 2 techs when full on dept 633
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Equipment used includes BiPAPs, high-flow O2, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, cardiac drips, heparin drips, insulin drips, peritoneal dialysis equipment, and wound vacs
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EMR system is Meditech
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week
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Every other weekend requirement
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Floating may be required between PCU units or to med-surg floors
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13-week contract
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Active TN or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for PCU RNs
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Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or progressive care RN experience
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Strong critical thinking skills with EKG rhythm interpretation ability
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Experience with cardiac drips, insulin drips, and heparin drips required
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Experience with BiPAPs, high-flow O2, and multiple oxygen delivery systems required
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Experience with stroke and post-cardiac cath patient care required
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Peripheral IV skills required
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Procedures performed on the unit include peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, chest tube insertions, Dobhoff/NG tube insertions, central line dressing changes, and wound vac troubleshooting
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Peritoneal dialysis experience is preferred but not required
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Experience with tube feedings and NG/Dobhoff tubes is preferred
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Patient experience standards include hourly rounding on days, every-2-hour rounding on nights, AIDET communication practices, and communication board maintenance
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Unit uses self-scheduling with 4-week schedule blocks
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Black scrubs required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
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The unit has a strong teamwork and family-like culture; many travelers extend their contracts after their first assignment on the PCU
