Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse – PCU, travel assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. Start date May 4, 2026 for 8 weeks with guaranteed 36 hours per week on a 2x3 night shift. Weekly pay ranges from $1,671 to $1,769. This role supports a 28-bed PCU/IMCU with a cardiac population; telemetry beds may be included for patients with lower acuity. Onboarding requires documented PCU experience and current BLS/ACLS certification.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,671–$1,769 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 nights
- Start date: May 4, 2026
- Unit type: 28-bed PCU/IMCU with cardiac population; potential telemetry assignment
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult patients in the cardiac PCU/IMCU, including STEMI/NSTEMI, CTS, and chest pain presentations
- Monitor patients on telemetry, interpret rhythm strips, and promptly respond to rhythm changes or decompensation
- Administer cardiac medications and drips (e.g., Milrinone, Dobutamine, vasopressors) per protocol and physician orders
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans, escalate issues, and ensure patient safety
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record
- Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatments, and discharge planning as appropriate
Requirements
- Documented PCU experience with a minimum of 2 years in a facility of similar size
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Ability to work night shift on a 2x3 schedule and manage a high-acuity cardiac patient population
- Comfortable working in a 28-bed PCU/IMCU with a 1:3–4 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Able to work with telemetry beds in the same unit as needed
- Onboarding requirements include providing demographic information and a badge-ready photo
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated on-assignment support throughout the contract
- Fast credentialing to facilitate start
- Nationwide assignments available
- Extension opportunities to remain on assignment if eligible
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to streamline start
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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.
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