PCU RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

PCU Registered Nurse

Job Overview

• Location: Augusta, Georgia
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• Schedule: Every other weekend
• Contract length: 14 weeks
• Patient population: Adolescents to geriatrics
• Unit setting: PCU-level patients with continuous telemetry monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
• PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Clinical Expectations

• Neuro/Stroke PCU floor
• Respiratory, cardiac, and mixed medical assignments
• Titrating cardiac drips required
• Floating within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No block scheduling

Work Conditions

• Ratio: 1:4
• 36 beds; average daily census of 30
• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Call: None
• RTO maximum: 7 days
• Spring Break blackout dates: April 4–12
• Major holidays may be required depending on assignment dates

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Locals are accepted
• Full compliance is required to start on time