Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Atlanta, GA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU), travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. Start date 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay $1,717–$1,840 per week with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: Day, 12-hour shifts (12x3). Working in an acute-care, neuro-focused PCU environment, you’ll join Healthforce Healthcare LLC on a formal travel assignment that emphasizes neuro and step-down patient care in a high-acuity setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,717–$1,840 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day, 12-hour shifts (12x3)
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: neuro-focused Progressive Care Unit in an acute-care environment

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult neuro and step-down patients in the PCU, including neurological assessments and monitoring with NIHSS as part of patient status tracking.
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, monitor for adverse effects, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for neuro patients, including discharge planning and care coordination.
- Document thoroughly in the electronic medical record (EPIC), ensuring NIHSS and neuro status updates are complete and timely.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and post-discharge care; facilitate safe transitions to next levels of care.
- Uphold patient safety and quality standards, including fall risk reduction, infection prevention, and equipment/monitoring care in a high-acuity neuro setting.

Requirements
- Active RN license; Nursys license verification
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the neuro specialty (neuro/PCU or equivalent; strong med/surg with NIHSS welcome)
- NIHSS certification; NIHSS documentation must be included in the CV packet to be considered
- ACLS certification; EPIC experience
- RN neuro, 7A shift (daytime) experience; ability to work in a neuro/step-down PCU environment
- Candidate profile must include work history/resume with no gaps greater than 60 days, Skills Checklist, References, Certification Card, and Nursys license verification
- Load all demographic information into the profile, including badge-appropriate photo

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the duration
- Extension opportunities beyond the initial contract
- Housing assistance available

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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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