Progressive Care Unit RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Augusta, Georgia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU)
• Location: Augusta, Georgia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Patient Population: Adolescents to Geriatrics
• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with possible assignments in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) and Intermediate Care
• Shift Details:

  • No block scheduling
  • Ratio: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients (high staffing ratio)
  • Weekends: Every other weekend
  • Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice
  • Call: None
  • Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (up to 2 holidays)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st timers accepted)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if required by unit)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM) but not explicitly required for this role

Skills and Competencies

• Experience with mixed MS/Tele and Intermediate patients, including neuro, respiratory, cardiac, and titrating cardiac drips
• Telemetry monitoring required
• Competency exams required by agency (e.g., Medication Test/Pharmacology, Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam)
• Familiarity with Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR communication tools

Orientation and Compliance

• Maximum Return to Orientation (RTO) time: 7 days
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 16 weeks = 16 hours)
• Full compliance with documentation and certifications required prior to start; delays in compliance may result in assignment pushback

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Health and Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (degree verification or transcripts)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season

Additional Notes

• Floating within the facility as needed
• No call responsibilities
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• References and work history verification required by agency (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience in progressive care or telemetry settings, comfortable managing complex cardiac drips and telemetry monitoring, and who meet the required certifications and health compliance standards. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.