PCU Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU (Night Shift) - Augusta, Georgia

Job Type

• Travel/Contract assignment
• Contract length: 12 weeks

Work Schedule

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Every other weekend off
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year's Eve/New Year's Day

Patient Population & Unit Description

• Adult to Geriatric patients
• Intermediate level care (monitoring interventions no more frequent than every hour)
• Medical-surgical and telemetry patients with diagnoses such as:

  • Dysrhythmias
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Acute onset stroke (not requiring TPA or critical care)
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / Myocardial Ischemia
• Fast-paced environment focused on patient throughput and patient-centered care
• All patients are on hardwire telemetry, self-monitored by the RN
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Unit census: 12 beds
• Unit systems: Epic (EHR), Pyxis (medication dispensing)
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum: 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time
• Orientation scheduling is bi-weekly; non-compliance may delay start by 2 weeks
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Required Documents & Verifications

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (photo ID required)
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• Education verification of related degree (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• State RN license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Annual Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start (not required by client but required by agency)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (or proof of positive TB with negative chest X-ray within 6 months)
• TB questionnaire updated annually (required regardless of TB test result)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) highly recommended but not required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required by agency)
• Color blindness test (minimum 80% passing score required; alternative assessment available if needed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for telemetry and related units; maximum 3 attempts allowed)

Additional Notes

• Floating within the facility as needed, within scope of practice
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Manager review of candidate profile occurs within 48 hours after confirmation if clinical pass and RTO guidelines are met