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

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Albany, GA! This travel nursing job offers 12-hour night shifts in a leading acute care hospital, specializing in cardiac stepdown. Join our healthcare team in Southwest Georgia and make a difference in patient care while enjoying the vibrant community and proximity to Atlanta, Tallahassee, and Shell Point Beach.

Key Job Details – PCU RN

• Location: Albany, GA 31701 (Southwest Georgia healthcare jobs)
• Facility Setting: Acute Care – Cardiac Stepdown (Progressive Care Unit)
• Contract Length: 17 weeks (Start: 1/5/2026 – End: 5/4/2026)
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45pm – 6:45am)
• Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float to ICU (stepdown patients only unless ICU experience)
• Orientation: 3 shifts (floor-specific)
• EMR System: Meditech
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1740 - $1860

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Stepdown/PCU experience in an acute care hospital (required)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Proficient in reading and interpreting cardiac telemetry strips
• Skilled in titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, etc.)
• Ability to work every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Compliant with dress code: Caribbean Blue scrubs, natural colored hair, no artificial nails, no visible tattoos or facial piercings
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility (per driver's license)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients, including post-cardiovascular surgery and procedures
• Monitor, interpret, and respond to changes in telemetry strips and patient condition
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips; manage high-flow oxygen therapies (BiPap, CPAP, Vapotherm)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams: nurse aides, charge nurses, hospitalists, intensivists, and ancillary staff
• Participate in fast-paced patient admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate clinical documentation
• Float to ICU for stepdown patients as needed (ICU experience preferred for full ICU assignments)
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and attendance requirements
• Engage in ongoing learning and orientation to new clinical procedures (e.g., pulling pacer wires)

Why Choose Albany, GA for Your Nursing Career?
Albany offers a welcoming, small-city atmosphere with a population of 80,000, affordable living, and easy access to major cities and beaches. Work in a supportive environment within a modern, 44-bed cardiac stepdown unit and grow your skills in one of Georgia's top healthcare facilities.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and start your next travel nursing adventure in Albany, Georgia!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.