Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Augusta, GA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Augusta, GA (30901). Join a leading healthcare team and provide exceptional clinical support to adult and geriatric patients across Med-Surg, Telemetry, and PCU units. Augusta is renowned for its vibrant riverfront, historic charm, and Southern hospitality, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs in Georgia.

Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Augusta, GA 30901
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing, On-Site
• Start Date: January 12, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Duration: 12-week contract
• Shift: Days, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Float: Required to all Med-Surg, MS/Telemetry, and PCU units within the hospital
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (average 6 weekends per 13-week contract)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in PCU, Med-Surg, or Telemetry settings
• Active Georgia or Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic electronic charting system
• Ability to float between units as needed
• Previous charge nurse and community hospital experience preferred
• Two supervisory references (Manager or above) highly preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in PCU, Med-Surg, and Telemetry units
• Manage patient ratios of 1:4-5 in PCU and 1:5-6 in Med-Surg/Telemetry units
• Float between various units, adapting to diverse patient populations and diagnoses
• Utilize Epic for electronic charting and maintain accurate patient records
• Perform clinical skills including arterial line management, cardiac telemetry, ventilated patient care, and central line care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams such as IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Comply with hospital policies regarding holidays, time off, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in orientation and complete required training modules

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Augusta, Georgia!

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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.