Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse – PCU in Atlanta, Georgia. Start date: June 15, 2026. This is a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting with guaranteed 48 hours per week. Shift: 2x4 days. Weekly pay ranges from $2,293 to $2,375. The unit is a medical step-down environment with 16–20 beds, serving a mix of patients including sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, substance use, status epilepticus, and encephalopathy. Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC offers a professional, clinically focused role in a fast-paced urban setting.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,293–$2,375 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2x4 days
- Start date: June 15, 2026
- Setting: hospital-based Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in an urban environment
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult medical-surgical patients in a PCU, including monitoring vital signs, telemetry, and lab results.
- Administer medications accurately, manage IV therapy, and respond to changes in patient condition with escalating interventions as needed.
- Monitor and treat patients presenting with sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, and other supported conditions; implement care plans under physician orders.
- Perform frequent neurovascular checks, airway and respiratory assessments, and contribute to rapid response when deterioration occurs.
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and the interdisciplinary team; document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record; support discharge planning and patient education.
- Maintain infection control and safety standards; ensure appropriate escalation and charting in a timely, compliant manner.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Georgia
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a PCU/step-down or equivalent acute care setting
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, 16–20 bed unit with a 1:4 patient-to-nurse ratio
- Willingness to fulfill a 48-hour guaranteed work week on a 2x4 day schedule
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills; reliable patient advocate
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist during the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
- Assignment-specific coordination and ongoing support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Payroll processing with weekly pay cycles and direct deposit options
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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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.