
PCU/IMC/Stepdown RN in Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,497/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $41.58
- Weekly
- $1,497
- Yearly (full-time)
- $77,844
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $41.58/hour — 6% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee ($39.18/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee right now
- 1,162 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Tennessee from 7 agencies, 122 of them in Chattanooga.
- Pay in these listings: $24.00 – $87.63/hour, median $47.95/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Tennessee: $39.18/hour ($81,494/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($52.17/hour across 264 jobs).
Job description
Join the team at a highly regarded Progressive Care Unit in Chattanooga, TN, for a 13-week travel assignment focused on cardiac and telemetry care. This role involves providing advanced intermediate care to complex medical, cardiac, and surgical patients, many with heavy cardiac diagnoses. You will perform detailed head-to-toe assessments every six hours, titrate multiple IV medications, manage chest tubes, and handle various high-level procedures on an upgraded unit equipped with modern technology. You'll work 12-hour days, collaborating with experienced staff who value teamwork and high-quality patient outcomes. This position offers a chance to demonstrate your specialized skills in a supportive environment with opportunities for self-scheduling and a familiar, laid-back unit culture.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year tends to be mild, with comfortable temperatures and generally pleasant conditions, making outdoor activities and day trips enjoyable without the extremes of summer heat or winter cold.
Fun Things To Do:
- Tennessee Aquarium: Explore fascinating marine life with exhibits featuring both freshwater and saltwater species.
- Lookout Mountain: Take a scenic day trip to nearby Lookout Mountain for breathtaking views, attractions like Ruby Falls and Rock City.
- Chattanooga Riverfront: Enjoy walking along the Tennessee River, take a river cruise, or relax in local parks.
- Chattanooga Zoo: Visit the zoo for a family-friendly outdoor experience with diverse animal exhibits.
- Copperhill Day Trip: Venture across the border into Copperhill, TN, for hiking, waterfalls, and mountain scenery.
Job Specifics:
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Shift: 12 hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36.0
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