PCU RN
Cartersville, GA
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Start Date: December 7, 2026

Location: Georgia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Flexible scheduling required based on facility needs; 4:1 patient ratio on days, nights, and weekends; every other weekend required; no call coverage; floating within facility/scope of practice as needed; schedule requests cannot be accommodated

Highlights:

• 28-bed progressive care unit serving adult and geriatric patient populations
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including PT, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• First-time travelers welcome with minimum 1 year of experience required
• Telemetry monitoring with both on-unit and remote capabilities
• Opportunity to work with complex patient diagnoses including cardiac, stroke, post-surgical, and critical care stepdown patients
• 12-hour orientation with specialty-specific modules included

Requirements:

• Active Georgia or Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of PCU/Telemetry/Stepdown nursing experience
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with 4-5:1 patient ratios
• Community hospital and trauma experience preferred
• Proficiency in telemetry interpretation, cardiac and vasoactive drip management with titration, blood product administration, central line/PICC care, and advanced respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
• Full compliance documentation required prior to start date (all documents due Tuesday before start)

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Managing patients with CVA, post-MI, cardiac catheterization, neurosurgery, traumatic brain injury, and orthopedic trauma
• Titration of insulin, cardiac, and vasoactive drips
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases
• Tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and wound care/wound vac
• Port access and management, feeding tube care, heparin protocols
• Pre/post hemodialysis management and renal failure care

Important Assignment Details:

• Maximum 7 days of time off permitted per contract; all time-off requests must be finalized at time of submission
• No schedule requests or time off can be accommodated after offer acceptance or during orientation week
• Holiday coverage required based on assignment length (work 1 holiday if 1-2 fall during assignment; work 2 holidays if 3 fall during assignment)
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Core compliance items and labs must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Local candidates accepted at same rate

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This progressive care position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a diverse case mix and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. With comprehensive support services and modern equipment, you'll provide high-quality care to complex patients while developing your critical care skills. The facility welcomes first-time travelers and offers a supportive team environment focused on excellent patient outcomes.