Progressive Care Unit (Stepdown) RN
Savannah, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: PCU RN (Registered Nurse)

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Specialty: PCU 4N

Job Details

• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Unit: Candler 4N
• Beds: 12
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling allowed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Call/Standby: No
• Floating: No
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs

Patient Population & Unit Info

• Common diagnoses: Med-Surg, Sickle Cell, Heart Failure
• Telemetry experience required
• RNs titrate drips (set rate only)
• RNs pull their own labs (no phlebotomy)
• Charge nurse takes an assignment
• Nurse aides present (ratio 1:12)
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes nasal cannula, face masks, BiPAP
• Tele/Monitor techs not present on unit; monitoring done on 3rd floor
• RNs do not read their own strips
• Tele monitors brand: Space Lab

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of PCU nursing experience in a hospital of similar size and acuity
• Prior travel experience required: Successful completion of at least 1 travel contract
• Must pass clinical resume review for consideration

Orientation

• One day computer skills training with basic knowledge assessment
• Two shifts orientation with preceptor

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs with prior travel contract experience looking for a 14-week assignment in a hospital setting with a strong focus on telemetry and med-surg patient care.