Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Atlanta, GA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse, PCU – Atlanta, GA, United States. Travel assignment starting 11/16/2026 for a 13-week contract in a progressive care/step-down care setting. Earn a weekly pay range of $1,654 to $1,747 with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is 12-hour nights on a 12x3 schedule. This assignment is in a clinical care setting within a healthcare facility that requires nonlocal candidates.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,654–$1,747
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 12x3
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Setting: progressive care unit in an acute-care environment

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, patient-centered nursing care to PCU patients, including continuous monitoring of vital signs and clinical status.
- Administer medications and manage IV therapies, including monitoring for adverse reactions and documenting responses.
- Utilize telemetry and respiratory support as indicated; coordinate with the multidisciplinary team for timely care planning.
- Recognize and respond to clinical changes; escalate to the appropriate team members and participate in ongoing rounds and care conferences.
- Prepare patients and families for discharge; provide education on medications, procedures, and follow-up plans; ensure safe transitions of care.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record and uphold patient safety and infection control standards.

Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in PCU, intermediate, or step-down environments.
- BLS and ACLS certifications through American Heart Association are required.
- Availability to work night shifts (7pm–7am) and a 12-hour night schedule, with a 12x3 rotation.
- No local candidates within 50 miles of the assignment location; only nonlocal applicants will be considered.
- NIHSS is preferred but not required for this role due to patient population mix.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed weekly hours and a set 13-week contract
- Dedicated travel and clinical support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Access to scheduling and credentialing support throughout the assignment
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity PCU environment with experienced teams

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t the right fit, explore additional RN PCU travel assignments and other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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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