Overview
Registered Nurse, PCU (progressive care unit) in Atlanta, GA, United States. Start date 09/21/2026 for a 16-week travel assignment in a hospital setting. Weekly pay range $2,276–$2,467 with guaranteed hours of 48 per week. Shift is 12-hour Day shifts, 4 days per week (12x4). The assignment involves working on a medical step-down unit with potential float to IMCU units, delivering care to patients with complex conditions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,276–$2,467 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour Day shifts, 4 days per week
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Setting: hospital-based PCU/step-down unit with potential IMCU float

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adults on a medical step-down/pCU unit, managing conditions such as sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, CKD, substance abuse, status epilepticus, and encephalopathy.
- Monitor patient status, administer medications and IV therapies per orders, and respond to changes in condition following ACLS/BLS guidelines.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans; document accurately in the electronic medical record; communicate changes to families and team members.
- Maintain patient safety and quality care with an approximately 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio; perform frequent assessments, preventive care, and timely escalation when needed.
- May float to IMCU units (5J and 12A most common) as staffing needs require; adapt to unit-specific protocols and procedures as assigned.

Requirements
- Active registered nurse license (Georgia) or eligibility to practice per assignment requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in PCU/step-down or an equivalent acute care setting
- ACLS and BLS certifications current and in good standing
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts; 4 days per week; comfortable with float to IMCU units
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Weekly pay: $2,276–$2,467 per week
- 16-week assignment with potential extension
- Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 travel support
- Fast credentialing assistance available during 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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