Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Atlanta, GA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse, PCU (progressive care unit) travel assignment in Atlanta, GA, starting 11/16/2026 for approximately 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,266 to $2,406 per week with guaranteed hours of 48 per week. Shift: 12-hour day shifts, four days per week (12x4). Work setting: hospital-based progressive care/step-down unit with acute medical diagnoses.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,266 - $2,406 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, four days per week (12x4)
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Setting: hospital-based progressive care/step-down unit
- Possible float to IMCU units (5J and 12A most common)
- Mandatory holiday coverage: Traveler must work Thanksgiving or the day after; and either Christmas Eve and Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adults in a PCU/step-down unit, including care for patients with sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, and related conditions.
- Perform frequent patient assessments, administer medications and IV therapies, monitor hemodynamic status, and respond to clinical changes in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with physicians, bedside nurses, respiratory therapists, and case management; document care in the electronic health record and ensure accurate handoffs at shift change.
- Manage patient flow within a high-acuity unit and float to nearby IMCU units (5J, 12A) as needed while maintaining safe patient ratios (1:4 as described in the assignment notes).
- Maintain ACLS and BLS protocols; escalate promptly for decompensation and participate in life-safety interventions as required.
- Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and quality standards; prepare patients and families for discharge with education and follow-up plans.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in progressive care/step-down or equivalent inpatient setting.
- ACLS and BLS certifications required.
- Active RN license (US) and ability to practice in a hospital setting.
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a high-acuity PCU environment; eligible to float to IMCU units when assigned.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to meet mandatory holiday coverage requirements (Thanksgiving or the day after; Christmas Eve/Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve/Day).
Benefits and Support
- 48 guaranteed hours per week on a travel assignment
- 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities
- Travel assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including start-to-finish coordination
- Access to a dedicated point of contact for assignment questions and onboarding
Find more opportunities
Find other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting 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 (progressive care unit) travel assignment in Atlanta, GA, starting 11/16/2026 for approximately 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,266 to $2,406 per week with guaranteed hours of 48 per week. Shift: 12-hour day shifts, four days per week (12x4). Work setting: hospital-based progressive care/step-down unit with acute medical diagnoses.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,266 - $2,406 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, four days per week (12x4)
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Setting: hospital-based progressive care/step-down unit
- Possible float to IMCU units (5J and 12A most common)
- Mandatory holiday coverage: Traveler must work Thanksgiving or the day after; and either Christmas Eve and Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adults in a PCU/step-down unit, including care for patients with sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, and related conditions.
- Perform frequent patient assessments, administer medications and IV therapies, monitor hemodynamic status, and respond to clinical changes in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with physicians, bedside nurses, respiratory therapists, and case management; document care in the electronic health record and ensure accurate handoffs at shift change.
- Manage patient flow within a high-acuity unit and float to nearby IMCU units (5J, 12A) as needed while maintaining safe patient ratios (1:4 as described in the assignment notes).
- Maintain ACLS and BLS protocols; escalate promptly for decompensation and participate in life-safety interventions as required.
- Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and quality standards; prepare patients and families for discharge with education and follow-up plans.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in progressive care/step-down or equivalent inpatient setting.
- ACLS and BLS certifications required.
- Active RN license (US) and ability to practice in a hospital setting.
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a high-acuity PCU environment; eligible to float to IMCU units when assigned.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to meet mandatory holiday coverage requirements (Thanksgiving or the day after; Christmas Eve/Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve/Day).
Benefits and Support
- 48 guaranteed hours per week on a travel assignment
- 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities
- Travel assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including start-to-finish coordination
- Access to a dedicated point of contact for assignment questions and onboarding
Find more opportunities
Find other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting 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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