PCU Float RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: PCU Float Registered Nurse

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit and Work Setting

• Float required to all Medical-Surgical (MS), MS Telemetry (MS Tele), and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) units within the hospital
• Patient ratios:

  • PCU: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
  • MS, MS Tele: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Unit systems used: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (approximately 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Call: None
• Holidays: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if 2, expected to work both; if 3, 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 Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications required prior to start:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance and Onboarding

• Return to Orientation (RTO) required within a maximum of 7 days
• Full compliance with all onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; non-compliance results in a 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Background and Health Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by agency, not client)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Two clinical references required by agency
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable floating across multiple adult and geriatric care units, working night shifts, and meeting comprehensive certification and compliance requirements.