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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) night shift position requiring a GA or compact license and prior telemetry/stepdown experience.

Details

• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown unit caring for telemetry and progressive care patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Uses Epic charting system
• Fixed schedule with no shift or schedule change requests accommodated

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac and vasoactive drip management (no titration)
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube, and tracheostomy management

Additional Information

• Provide care for cardiac telemetry, neurological, and post-surgical patient populations
• Monitor and respond to cardiac rhythms, utilizing rapid response/code teams as needed
• Manage wound care, isolation precautions, and PPE protocols
• Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, finalized prior to start
• No RTO permitted during orientation week
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Previous Piedmont permanent, PRN, or internal staff must be separated for one full year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers previously cancelled or deemed not returnable to a Piedmont facility must complete one assignment elsewhere before reapplying