PCU RN - ER Holding Area
Savannah, GA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU for ER Holding Area

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a PCU RN to provide care for patients boarded in the ER holding area. This role requires a stepdown skillset suitable for the ER holding unit. The position involves caring for patients with cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and critical care diagnoses.

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia or Compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• Minimum of 2 years recent PCU nursing experience OR

  • 1 year PCU experience plus 1+ years experience in Telemetry, ER, or ICU
• Must have successfully completed at least 1 previous travel assignment
• References should be from recent assignments

Work Details

• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:4-5 (adjusted for acuity)
• RN responsibilities include reading and saving telemetry strips (Spacelabs monitors)
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7; RT handles ventilators and breathing treatments
• X-ray and CT available in ER with dedicated techs for transport
• No phlebotomy performed by RNs in the ER
• Separate holding area and psych/seclusion rooms available
• Security present in ER 24/7
• Dress code: Navy scrubs
• Department-specific orientation during the first week
• Shift: 12-hour nights

Scheduling

• Weekend requirement: At least 6 weekend days/nights in a 6-week schedule (approximately every other weekend)
• Holiday coverage based on department needs
• No call, standby, or floating requirements

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs with prior travel experience looking to work in a specialized ER holding environment.