Progressive Care Unit RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• 1st time travelers are accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Patient Population

• Adolescents to Geriatrics

Unit and Work Setting

• Mixed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry and Intermediate patients
• Small neuro population
• Respiratory, cardiac, mixed medical cases
• Titrating cardiac drips required
• Telemetry required
• Assignments may be all PCU, all MS/Tele, or a mix depending on patient acuity and staffing
• Ratio: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients (high staffing ratio)
• Floating within facility required
• No call requirements
• Weekend shifts every other weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work 1-2 major holidays if they fall during assignment

Scheduling

• No block scheduling
• Return to Orientation (RTO) max 7 days
• Holiday coverage includes: New Year’s, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas (with some restrictions)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Systems and Competencies

• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Competency exams required: Medication/Pharmacology, Dysrhythmia/EKG (3 attempts max)
• Color Blind Testing required

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Compliance and Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 16 weeks = 16 hours orientation)
• Background checks, education verification, and licensure must be completed prior to start or within 30 days post start as applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Required vaccinations or proof of immunity: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or declination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification required (can be pending with proof running)

This position offers a diverse patient population and a dynamic work environment with a focus on telemetry and intermediate care. It is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable with cardiac drips and telemetry monitoring. Prior travel experience is not required, making it accessible for first-time travel nurses.