PCU RN - ER Holding Area
Savannah, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU for ER Holding Area

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide care for patients boarded in the Emergency Room (ER) holding area.
• Stepdown skillset required for the ER holding unit.
• Patient types commonly include cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and critical care cases.
• RN responsible for reading telemetry strips (Spacelabs monitors) and saving them into patient charts.
• Respiratory Therapists (RT) available 24/7 to perform ABGs, breathing treatments, and manage ventilators; RNs troubleshoot but do not manage RT equipment directly.
• X-ray and CT imaging available in the ER with dedicated techs for transport.
• No phlebotomy services in the ER; RNs do not draw labs.
• Security is in-house 24/7 within the ER.
• Separate psych/seclusion rooms available (2 rooms).

Schedule & Work Hours

• Shift: Days
• Hours per day: 12
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend requirement: Minimum 6 weekend days/nights in a 6-week schedule (approximately every other weekend).
• Holiday coverage: Based on department needs.
• No call or standby requirements.
• No floating required.

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or Compact license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association).
• Minimum of 2 years recent PCU nursing experience OR 1 year PCU experience combined with 1+ years in Telemetry, ER, or ICU.
• Must have successfully completed at least 1 previous travel nursing assignment.
• References should be from recent assignments.

Orientation & Dress Code

• Department-specific orientation during the first week of the contract.
• Dress code: Navy scrubs.

Additional Notes

• Strict 100-mile radius rule for travel to the facility; a copy of driver’s license is required with submission.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio typically 1:4-5, adjusted based on patient acuity.

This position is ideal for experienced PCU RNs with prior travel experience looking to work in a specialized ER holding area with a focus on stepdown care.