Registered Nurse - PCU
Location: Nashville, TN
Start Date: 06-30-2025
End Date: 09-29-2025
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (3 x 12-hour shifts per week; includes 2 weekends per 4-week schedule) Night
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $51 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality bedside care to PCU and Neuro Med/Surg patients
- Prioritize and manage multiple patients safely using strong clinical judgement
- Perform and document telemetry monitoring and timely interventions
- Start IVs, manage wound care, and maintain surgical drains with confidence
- Care for patients with chest tubes and nasogastric tubes according to unit protocols
- Deliver clear bedside shift reports and partner with patients and families on care plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, unit secretaries, and tech support to optimize patient outcomes
- Use Meditech for accurate documentation and handoffs
Qualifications
- Active RN license (required)
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg and telemetry nursing experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
- Comfortable with IV starts, wound care, chest tube and NG tube management
- Experience with bedside shift report and strong patient communication skills
- Ability to float per unit policy and adapt to unit-specific workflows
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient with Meditech documentation systems
- Telemetry interpretation and monitoring
- Experience with PCA pumps, feeding pumps, IV pumps, and EKG machines
- Familiarity with bladder scanner and iMobile communication technology
- Strong prioritization, multitasking, and time-management skills
- Compassionate patient- and family-centered communication
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable and stress-free
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones healthy
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and stipend support for assignment-related expenses
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay credentialed and mobile
- Referral bonus program — tell a colleague, earn a reward
- A supportive team that values YOU, mentorship, and a collaborative culture
Travel Perks: Explore Nashville, TN
Nashville is a vibrant travel assignment destination — dive into legendary live music on Broadway, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, and catch a show at the Grand Ole Opry. Food lovers can sample iconic Nashville hot chicken and a booming farm-to-table scene. Explore Centennial Park and the Parthenon replica, stroll The Gulch for boutique shops and murals, or take a short drive for hiking and lake time in scenic Tennessee. Plenty of nightlife, museums, and outdoor options make weekends here fun and easy to fill.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PCU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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