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 an RN for a PCU/Telemetry position requiring at least 1 year of experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Neuro/Stroke PCU unit caring for adolescent to geriatric patients
• Mixed patient population including respiratory, cardiac, and mixed medical cases requiring continuous telemetry monitoring
• Titrating cardiac drips required
• 1:4 patient ratio on a 36-bed unit with an average daily census of 30
• Uses Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR systems
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00am-7:30pm
• No block scheduling and shift 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 call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills required in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including central line, peripheral line, and PICC line management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and insulin drip titration
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE

Additional Information

• Provide care for neurological, cardiac, and respiratory patients including CVA, pre/post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury cases
• Perform own vital sign checks and blood glucose checks
• Utilize rapid response and code teams as needed
• Manage feeding tubes and heparin protocols
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum 7 days of RTO per contract, finalized at time of consideration
• No RTO permitted during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays occurring during the assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Prior permanent or PRN staff must be away from all facilities within the health system for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers who were cancelled or not approved to return must complete one assignment outside the health system before reapplying