Travel
PCU / Stepdown
Athens, GA
Progressive Care Unit — Registered Nurse | Night Shift | Athens, GA
Shift: Nights, 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Duration: 12 weeks | Start Date: November 2, 2026
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
About the Unit
This step-down/progressive care unit manages a high-acuity adult and geriatric population receiving care from transfers out of critical care, acute floors, and the ED. Clinical scope includes:
- Post-op CABG, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients
- Respiratory failure managed with non-invasive modalities (BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen)
- Cardiac arrhythmia interpretation and management
- DKA, GI bleed, CVA, seizures, CIWA protocols
- Hypertensive emergencies, sepsis, renal failure, and metabolic and neurological disorders
A telemetry competency exam is required prior to starting. The unit is well-supported by IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response, physical therapy, social services, and more.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience (first-time travelers considered)
- Active Georgia or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS
Scheduling Details
- Every other weekend required
- Floating within scope of practice as needed
- No on-call requirements
- Max RTO: 7 days per contract; all RTO must be finalized at time of submission
- Holiday coverage expected per standard rotation