Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse, PCU travel assignment in Atlanta, GA, starting 09/20/2026 for 16 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,707–$1,761 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts on a 2x3 schedule. Setting: hospital-based medical step-down unit in the Atlanta area. This is a travel, temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,707–$1,761 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: Day, 12-hour shifts on a 2x3 schedule
- Start date: 09/20/2026
- Setting: medical step-down unit within a hospital in the Atlanta metro area
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult patients in a medical step-down unit (approximately 16–20 beds) with a patient-to-nurse ratio up to 1:4.
- Administer medications, monitor responses, manage IV therapy, and interpret telemetry and lab results for patients with conditions such as sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, and respiratory compromise.
- Perform thorough patient assessments, update plans of care, document in the electronic medical record, and participate in daily rounds with the multidisciplinary team.
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition, assist with procedures, and collaborate with physicians, case managers, and respiratory therapists to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and safety considerations; participate in ongoing quality and safety initiatives and adhere to ACLS/BLS protocols.
Requirements
- Active RN license to practice in Georgia
- ACLS and BLS certifications current
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a medical step-down unit or PCU setting
- Ability to work in a high-acuity, 16–20 bed medical step-down unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
- Availability to start on 09/20/2026 for a 16-week travel assignment (travel modality)
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Weekly pay: $1,707–$1,761 per week
- 16-week travel assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
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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.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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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.
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