PCU Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU (Augusta, Georgia)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Friday through Sunday blocked shifts
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Patient Acuity: Intermediate level monitoring (interventions no more frequent than 1 hour), medical-surgical patients
• Common Diagnoses: Dysrhythmias, CHF, acute onset stroke (non-TPA), Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial Ischemia
• Environment: Fast-paced with focus on patient throughput and patient-centered care
• Telemetry: All patients on hardwire telemetry, self-monitored by RN
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Census: 12 beds
• Electronic Systems: Epic, Pyxis
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Holidays: Required to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse (1st time travelers accepted)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse license for the state of Georgia
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required by agency)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (3 attempts allowed; failure on 3rd attempt results in cancellation)
  • Color Blind Testing (must pass or alternative assessment)
  • Nursing skills checklist within last 12 months
• Background Checks: Must be completed and cleared prior to start, including education verification
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive)
  • Required immunizations or titers: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or signed declination), Flu vaccine or declination
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
• References: Two clinical references required
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Floating within facility as needed
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length
• Full compliance with onboarding and credentialing required to start on time; delays may result in push back of start date

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; 1st time travelers accepted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic PCU environment with a focus on telemetry and intermediate care for adult and geriatric patients. The role requires strong clinical skills, certification compliance, and the ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.