Registered Nurse PCU Float (Med-Surg & Telemetry)
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU Float

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Float required to all Medical-Surgical (MS), MS Telemetry, and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) units within the hospital
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio:

  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • MS/MS Telemetry: 1:5-6
• Unit systems used: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Return to Orientation (RTO) required within 7 days
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend (approximately 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Floating required
• Call: None
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Compliance with orientation and credentialing required to start on time

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Experience in Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) nursing
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Floating across multiple units required
• No call responsibilities
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length
• Return to Orientation blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4-12)
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Full compliance with all credentialing and orientation requirements mandatory to avoid start delays

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; 1st time travelers accepted

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience who is comfortable floating across PCU and Medical-Surgical units, working with adult to geriatric patients, and meeting multiple certification and competency requirements.