PCU RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a PCU Registered Nurse for night shift with cardiac drip titration experience and continuous telemetry monitoring skills required, GA or compact RN license required, first-time travelers accepted.

Details

• PCU floor specializing in Neuro/Stroke, respiratory, cardiac, and mixed medical patients
• Adolescent to geriatric patient population
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• 36-bed unit with an average daily census of 30
• Continuous telemetry monitoring with cardiac drip titration required
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR systems
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• No block scheduling permitted; shift as listed is firm with no alternate schedule requests
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills required include respiratory care, BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management, high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, IV therapy, central and PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips with titration required
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and Rapid Response/Code team protocols
• Experience with insulin drip titration and isolation precautions/PPE

Additional Information

• Provide care for cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC patients including CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury cases
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with all RTO finalized at time of consideration
• RTO blackout dates apply during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• No RTO can be requested during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Previous Piedmont employees must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler