PCU Registered Nurse
Anniston, Alabama
RMC Anniston

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Anniston, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Shift: Day (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Float to MedSurg units as needed
• Patient ratio approximately 1:5
• Work settings include MedSurg/Telemetry, Telemetry, and PCU/Stepdown units
• Strong cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required
• Must be able to start IVs, manage Heparin protocols, and cardiac drips (no titration)
• Accepts first-time travel nurses
• Must live within a 60-mile local radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in MedSurg and Telemetry units

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Social Security Number (full number required for access initiation)
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in last 7 years, including Social Security trace, state and nationwide criminal checks, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks
• Official transcript, diploma, or third-party education verification
• Primary source verification of state nursing license (NURSYS verification for RNs)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (annual expiration required for new contracts)
• Immunizations and/or titers for:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, history of chickenpox, or positive titer)
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or PPD) within past 12 months; positive results require chest X-ray follow-up
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination (required year-round; decliners must wear a mask at work)
• Skills checklist annually (clinical only)

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• Patient ratio is approximately 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Day shift with 4 twelve-hour shifts per week
• Must be able to work in multiple units including MedSurg, Telemetry, and PCU/Stepdown

This position is ideal for RNs with strong cardiac monitoring skills who are comfortable working in PCU and MedSurg/Telemetry settings and are looking for a short-term travel assignment.