Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Georgia
Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 28-bed Progressive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit; Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:3-4
Highlights:
- Specialized cardiac population including STEMI, NSTEMI, cardiothoracic surgery, and chest pain patients
- Experience with cardiac drips required (Milrinone, Dobutamine, Pressors)
- May also provide care to telemetry patients with lower acuity levels within the same unit
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity progressive care environment at a major metropolitan facility
- Collaborative team environment focused on advanced cardiac care
Requirements:
- Current Georgia RN license or compact state license with ability to obtain Georgia licensure
- Minimum 2 years of documented Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) experience
- Previous experience in a similarly sized acute care facility required
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
- Demonstrated competency with cardiac drips and high-acuity cardiac patient populations
- Professional badge-appropriate photo required for credentialing
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced progressive care nurses the chance to work with a complex cardiac patient population in a dynamic metropolitan healthcare setting. You'll utilize your advanced skills in cardiac monitoring, critical drips, and post-cardiothoracic surgery care while working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellent patient outcomes. This role is ideal for clinicians seeking to advance their expertise in high-acuity progressive care nursing.