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

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Savannah, GA (zip code 31419). Join a leading acute care hospital and provide expert ER holding/Stepdown care in a dynamic healthcare environment. This 13-week travel nursing job offers competitive benefits and the chance to experience Savannah's historic charm and vibrant coastal community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Savannah, Georgia 31419
• Healthcare Setting: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – ER Holding/Stepdown
• Assignment Type: Travel RN Contract
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Self-Scheduling: Available, balanced to department needs
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 6 weekend days/nights per 6-week schedule
• Scrub Color: Navy

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (Registered Nurse) in Georgia or compact state
• 2+ years of recent experience in Emergency Department or Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• At least 1 prior successful travel nursing assignment
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Strong professional references from recent healthcare assignments
• Proficient in cardiac monitor strip interpretation (Spacelabs monitors)
• Experience with MEDITECH charting

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in the PCU/Stepdown ER holding area
• Manage patient ratios of 1:4-5, adjusting for acuity
• Collaborate with ED physicians, physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), paramedics, and patient care technicians
• Perform and document cardiac monitoring, including reading and saving strips
• Draw labs as needed (no phlebotomy support in ER)
• Participate in self-scheduling and meet weekend/holiday requirements (must work 2 of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
• Attend department-specific orientation during the first week
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, dress code, and patient safety standards

Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Savannah, Georgia! Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care while enjoying all that this vibrant city has to offer. Apply now to start your next travel RN assignment!

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