Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) RN
Albany, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU/Stepdown) position in Albany, GA, requiring at least 2 years of stepdown experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac stepdown unit (PCU) within an acute care hospital setting
• 44-bed unit with 8 semi-private rooms; average census of 32–38 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide support at 1:10
• Patient population includes post-op CABG, cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery (fem-pop, CEA, thoracotomy, VATS, EVAR, AAA repair), stents, pacemakers, ablations, AICDs, CHF, and AFib with RVR
• 4A side focuses on cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery; 4B handles smaller procedures, drips, and CHF patients
• Manages cardiac drips including Cardizem (titrated), amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine (renal dose), Lasix, Bumex, heparin, Primacor, and Vasopresol
• Respiratory support includes BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and high-flow oxygen (no full vents)
• Uses Philips telemetry monitoring; nurses are required to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Charting via MEDITECH
• 12-hour day shifts (6:45 AM start)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to ICU is possible; travelers without ICU experience will be assigned stepdown-level patients only or may be asked to assist with tasks in the ICU
• Hospitalist in-house 24/7; RT and pharmacy available 24/7; PICC team on site

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of stepdown (PCU) experience in an acute care setting required — no exceptions
• Cardiac or cardiothoracic stepdown experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips required
• Experience managing cardiac drips required
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility (based on address on driver's license) to be eligible
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Must not have been employed by this facility within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include caring for high-acuity cardiac and post-surgical patients with fast room turnover — expect to discharge and admit 12–16 patients per shift on busy days
• Ability to pull pacer wires is preferred; orientation to the skill will be provided if needed
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Must be flexible to work holidays and days surrounding holidays
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue
• Dress code: natural hair color required; no fake or shellac nails, no facial piercings, no visible tattoos
• Any time-off requests must be submitted prior to the start of the assignment
• Albany, GA is located approximately 175 miles from Atlanta, 88 miles from Tallahassee, FL, and 134 miles from Shell Point Beach, FL