Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Atlanta, GA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU (Pulmonary/Thoracic Intermediate Care) in Atlanta, GA. This travel assignment starts 11/16/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,692 to $1,753. Shifts are 12-hour days, typically 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with a schedule that varies. The position is a travel - temporary assignment in an acute care hospital setting, designed for a clinician able to care for a diverse patient population in the PCU/step-down environment. This opportunity is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,692–$1,753 per week
- Assignment length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts; typically 7:00 am–7:00 pm; schedule varies
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Travel assignment with no guaranteed hours
- Holiday expectations: must work two major holidays among Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, plus one minor holiday
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for adult patients in the PCU, including pulmonary and thoracic diagnoses.
- Monitor respiratory status, hemodynamics, and neurologic status; respond to changes in condition promptly.
- Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects; manage high-risk respiratory therapies as needed (e.g., noninvasive ventilation, BiPAP/Optiflow as appropriate).
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the multidisciplinary team to implement and adjust care plans.
- Documentation: accurately chart assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record; ensure clear handoffs.
- Care for diverse populations, including postoperative cardiac thoracic, hepatobiliary, and head/neck surgical patients; manage transitions from acute to intermediate care.
- Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and discharge planning; educate patients and families as appropriate.
Requirements
- Active RN license to practice (state of assignment) and appropriate eligibility to work in the US
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in PCU/intermediate/step-down or equivalent acute care setting
- Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred; NIHSS knowledge is a plus
- Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited program; nursing degree appropriate to practice in an acute care hospital
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and adapt to a variable schedule; travel assignment with patient care responsibilities in a busy hospital environment
Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment with structured support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Assignment duration of 13 weeks with competitive weekly pay
- Professional collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team and access to credentialing assistance
- Ongoing supervisor and recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Holiday scheduling requirements will be discussed as part of assignment planning
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit 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.
Registered Nurse – PCU (Pulmonary/Thoracic Intermediate Care) in Atlanta, GA. This travel assignment starts 11/16/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,692 to $1,753. Shifts are 12-hour days, typically 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with a schedule that varies. The position is a travel - temporary assignment in an acute care hospital setting, designed for a clinician able to care for a diverse patient population in the PCU/step-down environment. This opportunity is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,692–$1,753 per week
- Assignment length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts; typically 7:00 am–7:00 pm; schedule varies
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Travel assignment with no guaranteed hours
- Holiday expectations: must work two major holidays among Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, plus one minor holiday
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for adult patients in the PCU, including pulmonary and thoracic diagnoses.
- Monitor respiratory status, hemodynamics, and neurologic status; respond to changes in condition promptly.
- Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects; manage high-risk respiratory therapies as needed (e.g., noninvasive ventilation, BiPAP/Optiflow as appropriate).
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the multidisciplinary team to implement and adjust care plans.
- Documentation: accurately chart assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record; ensure clear handoffs.
- Care for diverse populations, including postoperative cardiac thoracic, hepatobiliary, and head/neck surgical patients; manage transitions from acute to intermediate care.
- Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and discharge planning; educate patients and families as appropriate.
Requirements
- Active RN license to practice (state of assignment) and appropriate eligibility to work in the US
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in PCU/intermediate/step-down or equivalent acute care setting
- Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred; NIHSS knowledge is a plus
- Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited program; nursing degree appropriate to practice in an acute care hospital
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and adapt to a variable schedule; travel assignment with patient care responsibilities in a busy hospital environment
Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment with structured support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Assignment duration of 13 weeks with competitive weekly pay
- Professional collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team and access to credentialing assistance
- Ongoing supervisor and recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Holiday scheduling requirements will be discussed as part of assignment planning
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit 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.
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