Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Atlanta, GA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. Start date: 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,840–$1,931 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts, 3 nights per rotation. Setting: hospital in an urban area, providing care in a mixed intermediate and overflow unit.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,840–$1,931 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts, 3 nights per rotation
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Work setting: hospital in Atlanta, GA
- Assignment type: travel - temporary

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult and aging-in-place populations in a mixed intermediate care and overflow unit.
- Monitor vital signs, neurological status, and respiratory status; respond to changes with timely escalation.
- Administer medications and therapies common to PCU, including heparin and insulin drips and other cardiac medications per protocol.
- Perform ongoing assessments, update care plans, document in the electronic health record, and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team.
- Support safe patient transfers within the hospital, assist with admissions and discharges, and educate patients and families as appropriate.
- Collaborate with physicians, case management, and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and ensure smooth patient flow.

Requirements
- 2 years of RN experience in intermediate care or a similar high-acuity unit
- BLS and ACLS certifications
- Ability to work night shifts; 12-hour shifts, 3 nights per rotation
- Proficiency in caring for patients on heparin, insulin, and cardiac drips
- Able to work in a fast-paced hospital setting with both standard intermediate care and overflow duties
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide travel assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Housing assistance (if available through the assignment program)

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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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