Slate Healthcare
This position is for a travel registered nurse specializing in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) working 12-hour night shifts for a 13-week assignment in Hermitage, Tennessee. The role requires experience in neuro and cardiac care, use of specialized medical equipment, and certifications including BLS, ACLS, NIH, and EKG rhythm. The travel nurse will provide acute patient care, including monitoring vital signs and performing various clinical procedures while adhering to hospital protocols and scheduling needs.
Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hermitage, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements Registered Nurse - PCU -
Unit Specifics:
Number of Beds: 25
Patient Ratios: 4:1 days / 5:1 night
Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): 1 CNC, 6-7RN, 2 tech, 1 US
Type of equipment: Alaris Pumps, tele-tracking, Imobile Communication, B450 Monitors, Pyxis
Documentation system: Meditech
Procedures performed on unit: Glucose monitoring, Foley insertion, Dressing changes, EKG s, peritoneal dialysis
Hospital Specifics-
Certifications: BLS required, ACLS, NIH, & EKG rhythm certification
Scheduling requirements: Full time- 36 hrs & every 3rd weekend. Part time 24 hrs & every 3rd weekend, PRN- 3 shifts a month with one day being a weekend. Travelers/Contract- 36 hrs & every other weekend.
Floating policy: On a rotating system to meet needs of hospital
Patient Experience requirements: Triaging acute care patients, identifying life-threatening rhythms
Requested Skill Set: Neuro & Cardiac experience
Dress Code: (Required uniform) Black scrubs (RN), Royal Blue (Techs), Grey (US). Closed toed shoes (no crocs).
Slate Healthcare Job ID #fa411011-b42c-4cdc-8a96-0c7452c5b06e. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Slate HealthcareSlate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
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