Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit) travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. Start date August 17, 2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,274–$2,383 per week with guaranteed hours of 48 per week. Shift: Nights, 2x4. Setting: hospital-based travel assignment supported by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,274–$2,383 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 2x4
- Start date: August 17, 2026
- Setting: hospital-based PCU travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adult patients in the progressive care/step-down unit, focusing on conditions such as sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, substance abuse, status epilepticus, and encephalopathy.
- Monitor patient status, interpret assessments, administer medications and IV therapies, and adjust care plans under physician and charge nurse guidance.
- Collaborate with physicians, case management, and ancillary staff to ensure timely interventions, accurate documentation, and effective discharge planning.
- Perform ongoing patient and family education, promote safety and infection control, and respond to clinical changes or Code Blue events as appropriate.
- Utilize the electronic health record to document assessments, medications, procedures, and care plans; participate in unit rounds and care coordination activities.

Requirements
- Active RN license in the United States; Georgia licensure or eligibility/reciprocity as required by the assignment.
- ACLS and BLS certifications.
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a medical-surgical, PCU, or step-down setting.
- Experience with sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, CKD, substance abuse, status epilepticus, and encephalopathy.
- Ability to work a nights-based 2x4 schedule in a fast-paced hospital environment; strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated on-assignment support throughout the assignment
- Housing assistance options
- Extension opportunities beyond the initial contract
- Nationwide travel assignments
- Fast credentialing support

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a fit, explore additional travel RN openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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