Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse, PCU in Atlanta, GA, United States. This travel assignment begins on 08/17/2026 and runs for 13 weeks with guaranteed hours. Work a 2x3 night shift in a hospital setting on a medical-step down unit. Weekly pay ranges from $1,662 to $1,762 per week, with a 36-hour guaranteed minimum. The unit comprises 16–20 beds and cares for patients with high-acuity conditions requiring close monitoring and rapid response.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,662–$1,762 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 Nights
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: hospital medical-step down/PCU environment
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adults in a PCU with high-acuity needs, including sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, CKD, and encephalopathy.
- Monitor patients continuously, interpret vital signs and telemetry, administer medications and IV therapies, and adjust care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Recognize changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and escalate as needed to the charge nurse or provider.
- Document assessments, care plans, medications, and procedures accurately in the electronic health record; participate in discharge planning and patient education.
- Maintain patient safety and infection control standards, including adherence to care protocols and infection prevention practices.
- Manage a 16–20 bed unit with a patient-to-nurse ratio of up to 1:4, ensuring timely turnover and bedside care.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a medical step-down/PCU or similar high-acuity unit
- ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Ability to work night shift as part of a 2x3 night schedule
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills
- Proficiency with telemetry monitoring and acute care nursing procedures
- Effective communication and collaboration with the care team
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Weekly pay: $1,662–$1,762 per week
- 13-week travel assignment with potential extension opportunities
- Dedicated travel support and recruiter assistance throughout the assignment
- Comprehensive assignment support to help with credentialing and onboarding
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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