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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Cardiac stepdown unit (4A/4B) in an acute care hospital setting — 4A focuses on cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery; 4B serves smaller procedures, drips, and CHF patients
• 44-bed unit with 8 semiprivate rooms (16 beds); average census of 32–38 patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide support at 1:10
• Common diagnoses and procedures include post-op CABG, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (fem-pop bypass, CEA, TAVR, AAA repair, EVARS, thoracotomy, VATS), arteriograms, stent placements, pacemakers, ablations, AICD, CHF, and AFib with RVR
• Telemetry monitoring using Philips equipment; nurses are required to read and interpret rhythm strips
• Cardioactive drips managed on the unit include Cardizem (titrated), amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine (renal dose), Lasix, Bumex, heparin, Primacor, and Vasopressin
• Respiratory support includes BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and high-flow oxygen (no full mechanical ventilation)
• Charting performed in MEDITECH EMR
• 12-hour night shifts beginning at 6:45 PM
• Every other weekend requirement
• Floating to the 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 available in-house 24/7; RT and pharmacy also available 24/7; PICC team on site

Requirements

• Active GA RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of stepdown experience in an acute care setting — no exceptions
• Telemetry strip reading and interpretation required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility (as measured to the address on the candidate's driver's license) to be eligible for placement
• Must not have been employed by the facility within the last 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to a high-acuity cardiac stepdown population with frequent room turnover — expect 12–16 discharges and admissions per shift on busy days
• Ability to pull pacer wires is preferred; orientation to this skill will be provided if needed
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Holidays require flexibility to work as needed, including days surrounding holidays
• Any time-off or scheduling requests must be communicated prior to the start of the assignment
• Scrub color required: Caribbean Blue
• Dress code: natural hair color required; no fake or shellac nails, no facial piercings, and no visible tattoos
• Albany, GA is a city of approximately 80,000 residents located roughly 175 miles from Atlanta