PCU RN – ER Holding Area
Savannah, Georgia
Candler Hospital

Registered Nurse (PCU RN for ER Holding Area)

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Assignment Length: Approximately 13–14 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide care for patients boarded in the Emergency Room holding area.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4:1
• Patient types include Med-Surg, Sickle Cell, heart failure, and telemetry patients requiring drip titration.

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia or Compact RN license at time of submission.
• Minimum of 2 years recent PCU nursing experience OR 1 year recent PCU experience combined with 1+ years in Telemetry, ER, or ICU.
• Successful completion of at least 1 previous travel nursing assignment is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Must have a clean license record (no license hits); a current NURSYS report is required with submission.

Additional Requirements

• Strict 100-mile radius rule: local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted.
• References must be from recent assignments in the same specialty/modality.
• Resume must include:

  • Number of beds and trauma level of all facilities worked in the past 3 years.
  • Employment type for each position (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.

Onboarding & Orientation

• Orientation occurs weekly with Monday start dates (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday).
• Onboarding must be completed at least 7 calendar days prior to the start date.

Interview Process

• Interviews conducted by managers at their convenience.
• Candidates should expect a call from a 912 area code; voicemail will be left if unanswered.
• Allow 48 hours before requesting follow-up on interview status.

Notes

• Quick start requests require prior approval by the MSP Quick Start Onboarding Team.
• This position requires night shifts (12-hour shifts).