PCU Stepdown RN
Savannah, Georgia
Saint Joseph's Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU 4N

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks
Shift: Nights (7 PM – 7 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (12-hour shifts)

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) combined with Med-Surg and Telemetry beds
• Unit Size: 12 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4-5 depending on patient acuity
• Common Diagnoses: Med-Surg conditions, Sickle Cell, Heart Failure, Stepdown patients
• Drip Management: PCU nurses titrate set-rate drips (no phlebotomy; nurses draw their own labs)
• Respiratory Equipment: Nasal cannulas, face masks, BiPAP
• Telemetry Monitoring: Monitored remotely on the 3rd floor; RNs do not read their own strips
• Charge Nurse: Yes, charge nurse takes an assignment
• Nurse Aides: Yes, 1 aide per 12 patients
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling allowed; block scheduling preferred by management
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Floating: No floating required
• Call/Standby: None

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of relevant hospital experience, including at least 1 year in PCU
• Successful completion of at least 1 prior travel nursing contract (prior travel experience required)
• Experience in a hospital of similar size and acuity to this 12-bed unit
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must pass clinical resume review for facility consideration
• Strict 100-mile radius rule: local candidates will not be accepted
• No license issues; submission must include a current NURSYS report

Application & Onboarding

• Resume must include:

  • Number of beds and trauma level of all facilities worked in the past 3 years
  • Employment type (permanent, travel, or PRN)
  • Number of shifts worked per month if PRN
• Full availability including all requested time off must be provided
• Start date must align with compliance timelines
• Orientation includes:

  • One day computer skills training with a basic knowledge assessment
  • Two shifts of orientation with a preceptor
  • Classroom orientation starts on Tuesdays; onboarding must be completed at least 7 calendar days before start date
• Interview process includes clinical profile review and manager interview
• Candidates should expect a call from a 912 area code; voicemail will be left if unanswered

Additional Notes

• No phlebotomy duties; nurses draw their own labs
• Telemetry monitors are Space Lab brand
• No Tele/Monitor Techs on unit; monitoring done remotely
• Quick start assignments require prior approval from onboarding team

This position is ideal for experienced PCU nurses with prior travel experience seeking a night shift role in a small, acuity-varied progressive care unit.