PCU RN
Athens, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 7 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of telemetry experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 32-bed Progressive Care Unit with an average daily census of 21 patients
• Unit admits patients from CICU, MSICU, acute care floors, and the ED
• Care for adult to geriatric patients with post-op CABG, thoracic, and vascular surgeries
• Manage respiratory failure with multiple treatment modalities, excluding invasive mechanical ventilation
• Treat cardiac arrhythmias, DKA, GI bleed, trauma, CVA, seizures, CIWA, metabolic disorders, renal failure, GI disorders, hypertensive emergencies, sepsis, and neuro disorders
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Uses Epic EMR along with Pyxis, SBAR, AirVo, BiPap, and CPAP
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Telemetry setting experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry-level nursing care to a diverse patient population transitioning from critical care or requiring step-down monitoring
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, and all RTO must be finalized at time of consideration
• No RTO can be requested during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on how many major holidays fall within the assignment period, with limited holiday RTO consideration if three holidays occur
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Prior Piedmont perm, per diem, or FCSS staff must be separated from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers previously unable to return to a Piedmont facility must complete one successful assignment outside of Piedmont before rebooking
• Full compliance required to start on time, as non-compliance may result in a two-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling