Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care (PCU) in a hospital setting in Atlanta, GA. Start date: 04/20/2026 for an 8-week travel assignment. Weekly pay: $1,546–$1,639 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 2x3 Nights. This travel temporary assignment is with Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $1,546–$1,639 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 Nights
- Start date: 04/20/2026
- Work setting: hospital-based progressive care unit
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to neuro-focused progressive care patients, including monitoring neurologic status and performing NIHSS assessments as part of the care plan.
- Administer medications and therapies as ordered, manage IVs, and monitor vital signs with attention to neuro status and evolving clinical changes.
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, therapists, and the broader care team to develop and adjust individualized plans of care.
- Document accurately in the EPIC electronic medical record; ensure charting reflects current status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort, educate patients and families, and participate in shift handoffs and care rounds.
- Respond to clinical changes promptly, escalate concerns per protocol, and facilitate appropriate transfers or escalation when needed.
Requirements
- Active RN license to practice (as required by assignment) and eligibility to work in the United States.
- NIHSS documented in the CV packet; NIHSS in packet is required to be considered.
- Neuro step-down experience required; strong medical-surgical experience with NIHSS, ACLS, and some step-down experience may be considered.
- ACLS certification (American Heart Association or equivalent).
- EPIC electronic medical record experience.
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in the specialty (neuro/PCU/step-down) with no block scheduling; weekends not required.
- Education: RN degree and licensure appropriate for practice.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing and onboarding
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the travel period
- Housing assistance (if available through the program)
- Referral bonuses up to $1,000
Find more opportunities
If you’re interested in other openings, apply at Healthforce Healthcare LLC here: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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.