Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Macon, GA
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,002/weekOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$756/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
RN - PCU
● About Facility:
o 637 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 10
▪ Census? 10
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years PCU RN experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Step Down ICU patients
o Common diagnoses: respiratory failure, renal failure, sepsis, GI Bleed, DKA, hypotension, hypertension, stroke, pneumonia, cancer, ARDS, overdoses
o Step downs from ICU and ER admissions
o Chronic home ventilators with static vent settings
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:3-4
o CNA: 1-2 per shift
● Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
o NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS certification required
o CCRN (critical care nursing certification) preferred but not required
o BCR (Basic Cardiac Rythm) – meaning traveler will be required to pass an EKG competency exam as part of Compliance
● Skills required:
o Trach chare, chest tube management, PIV starts, glucommander, insulin drips, heparin drips, drips to titrate to HR not BP
o Monitoring and management of invasive lines i.e. arterial lines, central venous lines, pulse oximetry, intracranial pressure monitoring
o Assist/management of a variety of bedside procedures i.e. chest tube placement/management, tracheostomy, peg tube placement
● Support within the Department:
o CNA? Duties? Yes - assist with VS, Glucose Checks, baths, feeding, ambulating patients, assisting turning patients, hourly rounding, transporting patients as needed (Hospital has designated Transport Team); obtain blood from blood bank
o Receptionist/HUC? Unit secretary on unit 7a-11p; then house wide call secretary 11p-7a
o Charge nurse – may have patients
o Phlebotomy? Most units are lab collect phlebotomy; nurses drawn from CVLs
o IV/VAT Team? Not an IV team - do have a PICC team
o Resource Nurse? Yes, we have discharge nurses, resource team floats to all units
o RT 24/7? yes
o Hospitalist 24/7? yes
o Intensivist 24/7? yes
o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Central Telemetry Unit
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Pyxis
o Monitors: Phillips
o Unit specific equipment:
▪ VS3 vital sign monitors, Nova Glucose Stat Strips
▪ Belmont Rapid Infuser
▪ TABLO
▪ PCA pain management
▪ SCD’s (sequential compression devices)
▪ Cooling and heating blankets-devices
● Floating: If yes, where?
o Within and below scope as needed
● Orientation (facility and unit) :
o 1 day orientation with work on educational modules
o 2 days departmental
● Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: 5-6 weekend shifts out of 12 (on a 6-week schedule)
o On call? If so, what is that schedule? No call
o Holiday Expectations: work one shift of each major holiday (Thanksgiving Day or day after + 12/24 or 12/25 + 12/31 or 1/1
o RTO Requests: Manager approval
o Shift times: 12-hour shifts 7A-7P or 7P-7A
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: RN- Navy
o Parking: Free? Have free parking around campus or can pay to park in parking decks
o Unit Culture: busy but work as team
Employer
LanceSoft
124 nurses recommend working with LanceSoft
Pros
Lancesoft staff are very diligent and kept me on target to be finished with credentialling on time. Shreya was my main point of contact and she was always available. She was informative. She was able to answer my questions and addressed every concern that I had. I highly appreciate the great work they are doing. Thank you!
Cons
I have nothing negative to share.
Recommends working with LanceSoft
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Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
About Macon, GA
As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Macon, GA here's what you should know:- Macon's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 91°F, and winter lows are around 34°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Macon, with options ranging from apartments to fully furnished homes.
- Macon is car-friendly with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential.
- Macon has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Macon offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, a vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and boating, and local sports events.
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