PCU Registered Nurse
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Unit Details

• Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (First-time travelers accepted)
• Holiday Work: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if 2 holidays, expected to work both; if 3 holidays, expected to work two.
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Orientation Hours: Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Locals accepted at same rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• Floating assignments may be required within the facility and scope of practice.
• Candidates must comply with all orientation and credentialing requirements to start on time.
• Candidates should be prepared to work assigned major holidays as outlined.

This position offers a travel nursing opportunity in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting with a supportive orientation and clear compliance expectations.