PCU Float Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: 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 (MS Tele), and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) units within the hospital
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio:

  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • MS, MS Tele: 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 is mandatory
• No call requirements
• 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

Required Experience & Qualifications

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

Required Certifications

• (Integrated above)

Licensure

• (Integrated above)

Skills & Competencies

• (Integrated above)

Compliance & Onboarding

• Full compliance with orientation and credentialing required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB questionnaire (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or declination (required during flu season)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)

Additional Information

• Floating across multiple units is mandatory
• No call responsibilities
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Dress and professional appearance policy must be reviewed and followed

This position offers a guaranteed 36 or 48-hour workweek and is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable floating across multiple adult and geriatric care units including telemetry and progressive care.