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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring prior telemetry/PCU experience and GA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a hospital, admitting patients via direct admission or emergency room
• Intermediate-level and medical-surgical patient population with diagnoses including dysrhythmias, CHF, acute stroke, and ACS/MI
• All patients on hardwire telemetry, self-monitored by the RN
• 12-bed unit with 1:4 patient ratio
• Fast-paced environment focused on patient throughput and patient-centered care
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required unless specified otherwise
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Uses Epic and Pyxis systems

Requirements

• Active RN license (GA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Current certifications in BLS and ACLS required; Cardiac Dysrhythmias Course and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, with intermediate-level/PCU experience required
• 1:4 patient ratio experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, with 3 or more completed contracts ideal
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and rapid response situations
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips, heparin protocols, and PCA
• Experience with wound care, isolation precautions/PPE, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with pacemakers and pre/post cardiac cath or cardiac surgery care preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients in a telemetry-monitored progressive care setting
• Collaborate with a strong team-oriented unit focused on patient throughput and quality care
• Navy blue scrubs required
• 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)
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, finalized prior to start of assignment
• No RTO requests permitted during orientation week
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Previous Piedmont employees (perm, PRN, or internal 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 successful assignment elsewhere before reapplying