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

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a 14-week travel assignment in Augusta, Georgia (30901). This is an excellent opportunity for experienced RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in Georgia’s thriving healthcare sector. Join a leading medical facility and provide high-quality patient care in a city renowned for its riverfront, historic sites, and vibrant Southern culture.

PCU RN Job Details – Augusta, GA

• Location: Augusta, GA 30901 (Georgia nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 14 weeks (Start: 12/15/2025 – End: 3/23/2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 – 19:00), every other weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570-$1610
• Healthcare Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown
• Patient Population: Adolescents to Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 36 beds, daily census ~30
• Staffing Ratio: 1:4-5 (high acuity, high patient ratios)
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or Compact state (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of recent PCU, Stepdown, or Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficient in titrating cardiac drips and telemetry monitoring
• Ability to float within the healthcare facility as needed
• Strong clinical skills: blood product administration, central line care, chest tubes, dysrhythmia interpretation, tracheostomy care, rapid response/code team participation
• Availability to work every other weekend and major holidays as scheduled
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• First-time travel nurses welcome!

PCU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced PCU/Stepdown setting
• Monitor and manage patients requiring intermediate care, including neuro, respiratory, cardiac, and mixed medical conditions
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips, manage telemetry, and respond to rapid changes in patient status
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, and radiology services
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EHR system
• Float to other hospital units as needed based on patient acuity and staffing requirements
• Participate in orientation and complete all required compliance modules
• Maintain professionalism and adaptability in a high patient ratio environment

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this rewarding travel PCU Registered Nurse job in Augusta, GA, and join a dedicated healthcare team making a difference in patient care!

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