PCU RN
Athens, Georgia
Piedmont Athens Regional

PCU Travel Nurse Job

Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse
• Specialty: PCU
• Location: Athens, Georgia
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract length: 7 weeks
• Patient population: Adults to geriatrics

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Unit Details

• Adult PCU with a 1:3–4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• 32-bed unit with an average daily census of 21
• May receive patients from CICU, MSICU, acute care floors, and the ED
• Clinical mix includes post-op CABG, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, respiratory failure, cardiac arrhythmias, DKA, GI bleed, trauma, CVA, seizures, CIWA, metabolic disorders, renal failure, GI disorders, hypertensive emergency, sepsis, and neuro disorders
• Floating is required within the facility and scope of practice
• No call required
• Every other weekend required

Schedule Expectations

• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off
• Major holidays may be required depending on how many fall within the assignment period

Compliance and Start Requirements

• Full compliance is required to start on time
• Background check must be complete before start
• Photo ID required
• Skills checklist within 12 months and updated annually
• Work history verification of most recent employer required
• 2 clinical references required
• Physical exam required by the staffing agency
• TB questionnaire required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray required within 12 months of start
• Drug screen required within 60 days of start
• Flu vaccine or declination required
• Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B documentation required
• Color-blind testing required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required by the staffing agency
• Competency exam required by the staffing agency
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required
• Epic familiarity is listed in the source but not required as a credential

Additional Notes

• Local candidates are accepted
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length