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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit role requiring 2 years of PCU/telemetry experience and a GA or compact RN license.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown) within a hospital setting
• Admits patients from CICU, MSICU, acute care floors, and the ED
• Patient population includes post-op CABG, thoracic, and vascular surgery cases, respiratory failure (non-ventilated), cardiac arrhythmias, DKA, GI bleed, trauma, CVA, seizures, CIWA, metabolic disorders, renal failure, GI disorders, hypertensive emergency, sepsis, and neuro disorders
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4 on a 32-bed unit with an average daily census of 21
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, AirVo, BiPap, and CPAP
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• 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
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) highly preferred

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs required
• Max RTO of 7 days per contract, which must be finalized at time of submission
• No RTO can be requested during orientation week or after offer/onsite
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment: one holiday worked if 1-2 fall during the contract, two holidays worked if 3 fall during the contract
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year's Eve/Day
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Returning staff who were previously perm/per diem/internal must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who cancel or are not approved to return must complete one assignment outside the health system before reapplying