PCU RN
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN with at least 1 year of experience and GA or compact RN licensure for a progressive care unit treating telemetry, cardiac, and neuro/stroke patients.

Details

• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown unit caring for adolescent through geriatric patients
• Mixed patient population including cardiac, respiratory, neuro/stroke, and general medical cases
• Requires titrating cardiac drips with continuous telemetry monitoring
• 1:4 patient ratio on a 36-bed unit with average daily census of 30
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication systems
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No call requirements
• No block scheduling and no alternate shift or schedule requests permitted

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips preferred
• Experience with insulin drip titration and heparin protocols
• Experience managing isolation precautions and PPE
• Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) highly preferred at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks as part of daily responsibilities
• Provide nursing care for cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, and CVA/TBI patient populations
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must complete compliance requirements on time to avoid a two-week delay due to biweekly orientation scheduling
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, which must be finalized prior to consideration
• No RTO permitted during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment
• First-time travelers are accepted for this role
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Internal Piedmont staff must be away from all Piedmont facilities for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed not returnable to a Piedmont facility must complete one assignment outside Piedmont before reapplying