PCU Telemetry RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Progressive Care Unit position requiring at least 2 years of intermediate-level or PCU experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

• Inpatient PCU/Progressive Care Unit within a hospital setting
• Adult to geriatric patient population with intermediate-level acuity, including diagnoses such as dysrhythmias, CHF, acute-onset stroke (non-TPA), Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Myocardial Ischemia
• Patients are admitted via direct admission from clinics, physicians' offices, prompt cares, other hospitals, or the emergency department
• All patients are on hardwire telemetry, self-monitored by the assigned RN
• Patient ratio of 1:4 on a 12-bed unit
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Weekend block: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; every other weekend
• Floating required within the facility and scope of practice as needed
• EMR: Epic (preferred); Pyxis used for medication dispensing
• 12-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — GA or compact license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of intermediate-level or PCU experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Skills required: IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line care and management, peripheral line care and management, and non-invasive airway management
• Ability to manage cardiac drips (no titration required)
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• PCU, DOU, IMC, stepdown, or telemetry work setting experience required
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above; charge nurses not accepted) highly preferred for consideration

Additional Information

• Fast-paced environment with a focus on patient throughput and patient-centered care within a strong team dynamic
• Navy blue scrubs required
• All RTO must be finalized prior to acceptance of the position; no RTO or schedule requests will be accepted post-offer or after starting on-site
• RTO is not permitted during the first week of the assignment; maximum of 7 days RTO per contract
• Holiday coverage is required: if 1–2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them; if 3 major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work 2 (one holiday RTO request may be considered)
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• No alternate shift or schedule requests are permitted; the posted shift is firm
• Former permanent, per diem, or float pool staff must have been away from all facilities within this health system for at least 1 full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who previously cancelled or received a do-not-return designation must complete one successful assignment outside this health system before reapplying
• Local candidates are accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply