PCU RN – ER Holding
Savannah, Georgia
Saint Joseph's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU for the ER Holding

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care for patients boarded in the Emergency Room (ER) holding unit, specifically in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting.
• Patient ratio typically 1:4-5, adjusted based on acuity.
• Common patient diagnoses include cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, and critical care cases.
• Work involves reading telemetry strips (Spacelabs monitors) and saving them into patient charts.
• Respiratory Therapists (RT) are available 24/7 to perform ABGs, breathing treatments, and manage ventilators and other respiratory equipment; RNs are not responsible for these tasks beyond troubleshooting.
• X-ray and CT imaging are available in the ER with dedicated techs for patient transport.
• No phlebotomy performed by RNs in the ER.
• Transport techs work until 10 PM.
• Dress code: Navy scrubs.
• Department-specific orientation provided during the first week.
• Shift length: 12-hour days.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend.
• Holiday coverage based on department needs.
• No call or standby requirement.

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or Compact license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years recent PCU nursing experience OR 1 year PCU experience combined with 1+ years in Telemetry, ER, or ICU.
• Must have successfully completed at least 1 previous travel nursing assignment.
• References should be from recent assignments.
• Must comply with a 100-mile radius travel rule (driver’s license verification required).

Additional Notes

• This position requires prior travel experience.
• Strict adherence to the 100-mile radius rule is enforced.