Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Atlanta, GA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,185/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Atlanta, GA. This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a high-acuity, cardiac-focused Progressive Care Unit. The role requires managing complex patient conditions, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and administering advanced cardiac drips in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: RN - TELE at a healthcare facility focused on high-acuity cardiac care. The assignment is 13 weeks, starting 10/12/2026, with a schedule of nights, 12-hour shifts, and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, minimum of 18 months recent cardiac unit experience, experience with cardiac drips such as Insulin, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Heparin, Lasix, Nitroglycerin, and proficiency in telemetry interpretation. ACLS certification is required. Must be able to independently interpret cardiac rhythms and pass a Dysrhythmia Exam; the exam is paper-based, proctored, and must be passed on the first attempt. Experience with EPIC electronic medical records is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Heart transplant and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) experience are preferred but training is available for both.
- Additional Information: Candidates should be comfortable with high patient acuity, frequent admissions/discharges, and procedural volume. No ventilator patients are expected. The unit ratio is typically 1:4 to 1:5, with potential float to similar units as needed. Floating will not include the Cardiac Monitor Tech role. It is important to review the Telemetry Study Guides prior to testing and submission.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all qualifications listed above to be considered.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Atlanta, GA
About
A true Southern gem, Atlanta, Georgia, is a city rooted in the past but leading the way into the future. Atlanta is known for its beautiful skyline and many attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca Cola and the CNN Center. Local restaurants like The Varsity and Mary Mac’s Tea Room showcase the city’s rich Southern cuisine, and visitors quickly notice that almost every street downtown has “peach” in the name. The cost of living is much lower than in many similar cities in the more crowded Northeast, but the quality of life is as good or better. Atlanta is also home to the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International, making air travel a breeze, and Atlantic Station, a great place to shop til you drop. There's literally something for everyone from historic homes and museums to sports teams like the Braves, Hawks, Falcons, Dream and United FC.
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