PCU Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse

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

Patient Population & Unit Description

• Adult to Geriatric patients
• Intermediate level care (monitoring interventions no more frequent than every hour)
• Medical-surgical and telemetry patients with diagnoses such as dysrhythmias, CHF, acute onset stroke (non-TPA), Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Myocardial Ischemia
• Fast-paced environment focused on patient throughput and patient-centered care
• All patients are on hardwire telemetry, self-monitored by the RN
• Unit census: 12 beds with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Unit systems: Epic (EHR), Pyxis (medication dispensing)
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification

Orientation & Compliance

• Return to Orientation (RTO) required within 7 days of assignment start
• Full compliance with all documentation and credentialing required 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 (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Holidays

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler expected to work both
• If 3 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler 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

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Floating within facility as needed
• Call requirements not specified

This position offers a dynamic, team-oriented environment caring for intermediate-level telemetry and medical-surgical patients on a night shift schedule. It requires solid clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with health and background documentation.