Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse – PCU, travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. Start date 07/20/2026 for approximately 13 weeks with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: 2x3 Nights. Work setting: hospital environment on a Neuro/PCU step-down unit. This is a travel - temporary assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $1,651 to $1,766 per week, with EPIC EMR and NIHSS workflow expectations.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,651–$1,766 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: approximately 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 2x3 schedule
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Setting: hospital-based neuro/PCU step-down workload
- EMR: EPIC experience required for documentation
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult patients on a neuro/PCU step-down unit, aligned with RN scope of practice.
- Monitor neurological status, administer medications, perform neuro assessments including NIHSS as part of standard care.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust the plan of care; escalate changes promptly.
- Document thoroughly in EPIC, including medications, orders, vitals, neurological findings, and discharge planning notes.
- Manage common clinical tasks: IV therapy, wound care support, mobility assistance, monitor devices, and handle patient safety protocols.
- Support patient and family education regarding condition, treatments, and post-discharge needs; participate in handoffs and shift changes.
Requirements
- Active RN license to practice in Georgia; Nursys license verification may be required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Neuro/PCU or step-down setting; strong med/surg background accepted if NIHSS, ACLS, and some step-down experience are demonstrated.
- NIHSS capability required; must have NIHSS documented in the CV packet to be considered.
- ACLS certification and EPIC EMR experience preferred.
- Shift flexibility to cover nights; no block scheduling; weekends may be required.
- Must have current documentation: resume/work history with minimal gaps, skills checklist, references, certification card, and demographic profile with badge-style photo.
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel assignment support throughout the engagement
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to meet unit requirements (including NIHSS/ACLS/EPIC needs)
- Ongoing assignment support with access to resources for successful start and continuation
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PAY DISCLAIMER
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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