PCU Float Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse - PCU Float

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

Job Overview

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Float required to all Medical-Surgical (MS), MS/Telemetry, and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) units within the hospital
• Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • MS, MS Telemetry: 1:5-6
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Work Schedule: Every other weekend (approximately 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Holidays: If one major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if two, expected to work both; if three, expected to work two
• Major Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Return to Orientation (RTO) required within 7 days
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Call: None required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) nursing experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Information

• Floating between units is mandatory
• Full compliance with all documentation and certifications required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Orientation hours vary depending on contract length
• No call requirements

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position requiring at least 1 year of experience, with floating responsibilities across PCU, MS, and Telemetry units. Candidates must hold current Georgia RN licensure and required certifications including BLS and ACLS. The role involves working with adult to geriatric patients, maintaining specific nurse-to-patient ratios, and adhering to hospital policies on holidays and weekends. Compliance with health screenings, immunizations, and competency exams is mandatory.