PCU RN – ER Holding Area
Savannah, Georgia
Candler Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU for ER Holding Area

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide care for patients boarded in the Emergency Room (ER) holding area.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4:1
• Common patient types: Medical-Surgical, Sickle Cell, Heart Failure, etc.
• Must be able to titrate drips.
• Shifts: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week).
• Orientation starts weekly on Mondays (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday).

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia or Compact RN license at time of submission.
• Minimum 2 years recent PCU experience OR 1 year recent PCU with 1+ years Telemetry, ER, or ICU experience.
• Successfully completed at least 1 previous travel nursing assignment (prior travel experience required).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Must provide a current NURSYS report with no license issues.

Additional Requirements for Submission

• References must be from recent assignments in the same specialty/modality.
• Resume must include:

  • Number of beds and trauma level of all facilities worked in the past 3 years.
  • Employment type for each position (permanent, travel, or PRN).
  • Number of shifts worked per month if PRN.
• Full availability including all requested time off (RTO).
• Start date must align with compliance timelines.

Important Notes

• Strict 100-mile radius rule: local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted.
• Onboarding must be completed at least 7 calendar days before the start date.
• Quick start requests require prior approval.
• Interview process includes a call from a 912 area code; voicemail will be left if unanswered.
• Allow 48 hours before requesting interview follow-up.

Shift Details

• Dayshift, 12-hour shifts.
• 3 shifts per week.