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

PCU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Atlanta, GA 30342 | 13-week travel assignment, 12-hour nights; RN with 2+ years PCU/ICU experience, BLS & ACLS.

Healthcare Job Details – Travel PCU RN (Atlanta, GA)

• Location: Atlanta, GA 30342 — Atlanta nursing jobs, Georgia travel nursing jobs
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1500–$1580 per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Setting: Pulmonary Thoracic - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) — acute care, step-down nursing
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 27, 2026
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN — On-site

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of progressive care, step-down, or ICU experience (PCU RN / ICU RN / Step Down nurse)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (eligible to work in Georgia)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification – required
• Strong acute care and critical care nursing skills; experience in pulmonary/ thoracic care preferred
• Intermediate to advanced clinical assessment and monitoring skills in a fast-paced PCU environment
• Must not reside within 50 miles of Atlanta, GA 30342 (travel nurse location requirement)

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care as a Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse in the Pulmonary Thoracic PCU
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, recognize clinical changes, and intervene promptly—critical care nursing and step-down experience required
• Administer medications, therapies, and prescribed interventions safely and accurately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, PT/OT, case management) to develop individualized care plans
• Provide patient and family education on disease processes, treatments, and post-discharge care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in electronic medical records (EMR) in accordance with hospital policies
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities in a high-acuity setting

Join a supportive healthcare team in Atlanta and advance your travel nursing career with this rewarding PCU RN assignment. Experience Atlanta's vibrant culture, renowned dining scene, and beautiful green spaces such as Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine. The city offers a lively arts community, diverse neighborhoods, and exciting attractions like the Georgia Aquarium and the High Museum of Art. Enjoy all that Atlanta has to offer while delivering exceptional patient care. Apply now to start your next travel nurse opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia!

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