Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
Augusta, GA

$39-43/hour
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care286 beds

Pay

Estimated pay
$39-43/hour

Description

RN Progressive Care


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As a Progressive Care Nurse, your  voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

  • Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
  • Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
  • Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

What qualifications you will need:
  • (RN) Registered Nurse
  • Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

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Doctors Hospital of Augusta has provided quality healthcare services since 1973. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With nearly 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 350+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a wide range of services for our patients. Our services include our nationally recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons. We are Chest Pain Accredited. We have earned the Joint Commission's certificate of distinction for total hip and total knee replacement and spinal fusion surgery and are the only CARF accredited facility in the area.

At Doctors Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Augusta community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Progressive Care Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!

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

Facility

Doctors Hospital of Augusta

3.7rating(64 reviews)

9 nurses recommend working with Doctors Hospital of Augusta

4.0rating

Pros

Friendly staff

Cons

Subpar staffing

Rachel G
Rachel G
Med Surg (RN)
Jun '21 - Mar '22
Review of Doctors Hospital of Augusta on May 27, 2026
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 286 beds
ADDRESS3651 Wheeler RoadAugusta, GA 30909
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About Augusta, GA

Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Augusta, GA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Augusta experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 92°F and mild winters with average lows around 35°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Augusta, GA and can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.
Transportation
  • Augusta is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
  • Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • Augusta has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen in the area.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in Augusta.
Things to Do
  • Augusta offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
  • The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf, as Augusta is home to the prestigious Masters Tournament.
  • Outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing are popular due to the city's proximity to the Savannah River and nearby parks.
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