PCU Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Environment

• Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Common diagnoses: CHF, MI/Chest pain (pre- and post-cath), Dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), Hypo-/Hypertension, Pleural effusion, Sepsis, PE/DVT/vascular issues
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5
• Unit census: 36 rooms, average daily census of 35
• Electronic systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Shift Details

• Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (3 shifts of 12 hours per week, total 36 hours/week)
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None

Holiday Work Expectations

• If 1 major holiday occurs during assignment, expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays occur, expected to work both
• If 3 major holidays occur, expected to work two 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 Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation & Compliance

• Return to Orientation (RTO) required within maximum 7 days
• Orientation blackout dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Full compliance with all requirements needed to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length

This position offers a structured, supportive environment for travel nurses with at least one year of experience, working in a telemetry/PCU setting with adult to geriatric patients. The role requires strong clinical competencies, certifications, and compliance with health and background verifications.