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

PCU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Savannah, GA 31405. 14-week travel nurse contract, 12-hour night shifts, ACLS and BLS required. Join a busy ER holding/stepdown team providing acute care and telemetry monitoring.

About the Opportunity

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Savannah, Georgia as a PCU RN in the ER Holding Area (Stepdown). This travel nurse position offers hands-on acute care experience with cardiac, neuro, ortho, and critical care diagnoses. Located in coastal Georgia, Savannah provides historic charm, parks, and easy access to beaches — ideal for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and quality of life.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950 – $2,060
• Location: Savannah, GA 31405 (Savannah travel nurse job, Georgia nursing jobs)
• Setting: Acute Care – ER Holding Area (Stepdown) / PCU
• Contract Duration: 14 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (travel nurse schedule)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend Requirements: At least 6 weekend days/nights in a 6-week schedule
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs
• Charting System: MEDITECH electronic medical record (EMR)
• Orientation: Department-specific orientation during the first week

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent PCU experience OR 1 year PCU plus 1+ years Telemetry, ER, or ICU experience (telemetry nurse experience preferred)
• Active RN license in Georgia or compact state (Registered Nurse)
• ACLS and BLS (AHA) certifications required
• Stepdown skillset required for ER Holding Unit (cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic assessment)
• References from recent assignments
• Compliance with 100-mile radius rule (copy of driver’s license required)
• Preferred: previous travel assignment or travel nurse experience

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the ER Holding Area (Stepdown) and PCU, including cardiac, neuro, ortho, and critical care diagnoses
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, prioritize care based on acuity, and escalate as needed
• Read, interpret, and document telemetry strips using Spacelabs monitors; function as telemetry nurse when required
• Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy, imaging, security, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Perform lab draws (no phlebotomy support in ER) and document results accurately in MEDITECH EMR
• Maintain accurate charting, comply with department protocols, and follow dress code and orientation guidelines
• Meet weekend and holiday scheduling needs as required by the department

Apply now for this PCU RN travel nurse opportunity in Savannah, GA 31405. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in acute care, telemetry, and stepdown nursing.

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