Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Augusta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Augusta, GA! This 14-week travel nursing assignment offers the chance to join a leading healthcare team, providing specialized care across PCU, Medical-Surgical (MS), and Telemetry units for adult and geriatric patients. Augusta, Georgia, is a top destination for healthcare professionals, known for its vibrant arts scene, scenic riverfront, and welcoming Southern hospitality—making it an ideal location for your next nursing job.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Augusta, GA 30901 (Georgia nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 14 weeks
• Start Date: December 1, 2025
• End Date: March 9, 2026
• Shift: Night Shift, 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36 (with 36 or 48 hour guarantee)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1660 - $1700
• Setting: Resource Float Pool – PCU, Medical-Surgical, MS/Telemetry
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Charting System: Epic (required)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (approx. 6 weekends per 13-week contract)
• Floating: Required to all MS, MS/Tele, and PCU units

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Georgia or Compact Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in PCU, Medical-Surgical, or Telemetry nursing
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required for all travel nurse jobs)
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Ability to float between PCU, MS, and Telemetry units as needed
• Strong clinical skills in arterial line management, cardiac telemetry, ventilator care, central line management, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Willingness to work required holidays during the assignment period
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry units
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and implement individualized care plans
• Manage complex patient diagnoses, including cardiac, neurological, and post-surgical cases
• Utilize Epic for accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Float between units to support hospital staffing needs as a travel nurse
• Participate in orientation and complete all required compliance and training modules
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and patient-centered environment

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Augusta, Georgia, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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