Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Thomasville, GA
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

💙 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT STEPDOWN / PCU RN CONTRACT – THOMASVILLE, GA

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening (with strong extension potential) is available for an experienced Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Thomasville, GA 31792. Operating within a dedicated 24-bed Clinical Progressive Unit (CPU; average daily census ~22) at an established regional medical center, this clinical assignment offers a dependable 36-hour overnight schedule (19:00 – 07:00 / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour night shifts guaranteed weekly with every other weekend rotation). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,131/WEEK GROSS)! $1,267/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $24.00/HR REGULAR & $36.00/HR OT RATES! COMPACT STATE! CERNER EHR! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! Delivering intermediate progressive bedside care to acutely ill adult and geriatric medical, surgical, cardiac, and neurological populations, the CPU nursing team coordinates continuous cardiac telemetry surveillance, lethal dysrhythmia interpretation, pre/post-cardiac catheterization recovery, radial artery TR Band management, stroke (CVA) stabilization, and intermediate respiratory management. Bedside nurse-to-patient staffing ratios are consistently maintained at 1:5 across all shifts, supported by comprehensive interdisciplinary teams (IV therapy, respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, pharmacy, and rapid response). Clinical interventions encompass non-invasive respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP, High-Flow Nasal Cannula), arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation, complex IV start/maintenance, management of fixed-rate and titrated cardiac/vasoactive infusions, weight-based heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, and blood component transfusions. If you are an acute progressive care nurse skilled in telemetry monitoring, post-cath care, and intermediate clinical workflows looking to earn $2,131/week on nights in Southwest Georgia, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,131.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $24.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $36.00/hr
• (Travel and local candidates eligible; 31–50 mile radius applies for local rate adjustment; candidates residing under 30 miles cannot be accepted).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 – 07:00 / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (with extension potential).
• Block Scheduling: Block schedules are not offered.
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW) and rotational holiday coverage.
• Department Setting & Capacity: Clinical Progressive Unit (CPU) — 24-bed specialized stepdown telemetry unit; average daily census is 22 patients.
• Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios: Consistent 1:5 ratio across all shifts (Days, Nights, and Weekends).
• Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs required (clinician provides own scrubs).
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Direct intermediate progressive care nursing for high-acuity adult and geriatric patients.
  • Real-time continuous cardiac telemetry surveillance, basic/advanced rhythm strip analysis, and prompt dysrhythmia management.
  • Cardiovascular interventions: pre- and post-cardiac catheterization surveillance, recovery post-cardiac angiogram, and radial artery compression device (TR Band) monitoring/deflation.
  • Respiratory therapy: management of BiPAP/CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), chest tube drainage systems (Pleur-evac), and ABG interpretation.
  • Neurological stabilization: acute stroke (CVA) clinical care, neurological checks, and post-intervention monitoring.
  • Pharmacological management: administration and management of cardiac infusions, vasoactive drips, weight-based heparin protocols, and IV insulin protocols.
  • Vascular access & infusion care: peripheral IV insertions, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product transfusions.
• EMR System: Cerner electronic health record.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement:
  • Minimum 3+ full years of recent acute care inpatient Stepdown / PCU RN clinical experience strictly required.
  • Prior travel nurse experience is preferred (not required).
  • Previous charge nurse experience is welcomed/preferred.
• Required Clinical Skills: Proven competency in Telemetry strip interpretation, intermediate/advanced rhythm analysis, and peripheral IV starts.
• Licensure (Strict Hard Stop): Active Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) License or Multi-State Compact RN License strictly required (will not hire without active license; if license is pending, must have documented proof that state processing is underway).
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
• EMR Competency: Cerner EHR experience is required.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Complete candidate profiles matching all clinical prerequisites receive expedited review and direct submittal consideration into the health system portal. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized stepdown recruitment team!

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