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

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU night shift travel opportunity in Albany, GA. Join a cardiac stepdown/telemetry team on a 17-week contract caring for post-op cardiovascular patients.

Job Details

• Location: Albany, GA 31701 (Albany healthcare jobs, Georgia travel nurse)
• Setting: Acute Care – Cardiac Stepdown Unit / Telemetry (Progressive Care Unit)
• Contract Duration: 17 weeks (March 16, 2026 – July 13, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45pm – 6:45am)
• Hours: 48 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Number of Positions: 3
• Dress Code: Caribbean Blue scrubs; natural colored hair; no fake nails or shellac; no facial piercings; no visible tattoos

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent stepdown or cardiac stepdown experience in an acute care setting (PCU / telemetry)
• Active RN license (must meet state requirements)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Strong ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry and ECG strips
• Comfortable with fast patient turnover and ability to float to ICU for stepdown patients (ICU experience preferred)
• Must live at least 75 miles from facility (strict radius rule)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for patients recovering from cardiovascular procedures and surgeries (CABG, EVAR/AAA repairs, stents, pacemakers, AICD, ablations, CEA, fem-pop bypasses, thoracotomy)
• Monitor telemetry and titrate cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin) per protocol
• Manage respiratory support modalities including BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm and high-flow oxygen
• Assess and manage chest tubes, fluid status, and signs of heart failure or arrhythmia (AFib with RVR, CHF)
• Participate in rapid admissions/discharges and maintain efficient patient throughput for a fast-paced cardiac stepdown unit
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including charge nurses, hospitalists/intensivists, pharmacy, respiratory therapy and nurse aides (24/7 support)
• Complete floor-specific orientation (3 shifts) and adhere to facility dress code and attendance policies
• Maintain flexibility for holiday and weekend coverage

Why Join Our Team

• Travel nurse opportunity in Albany, GA — experience community-focused healthcare with access to Atlanta, Tallahassee and nearby beaches
• Work in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown / telemetry environment that supports professional growth
• 48 hours per week and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Competitive travel nurse compensation — estimated weekly pay: $1860-$1960/week. Contact recruiter for housing details.

Experience the charm of Albany, GA — friendly community, rich history, parks, and easy access to major cities and beaches. Advance your career as a Progressive Care Unit RN and make a difference in cardiac patient care.

Apply now to be considered for this Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU night shift travel position in Albany, GA. Join our healthcare team today!

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