PCU RN – ER Holding Unit
Savannah, Georgia
Saint Joseph's Hospital

Job Opportunity: PCU RN for ER Holding Unit

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a PCU Registered Nurse to provide care for patients boarded in the ER holding unit.

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia or Compact RN license
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years recent PCU nursing experience OR
  1 year PCU experience plus 1+ years in Telemetry, ER, or ICU
• Must have successfully completed at least 1 previous travel assignment (prior travel experience required)
• References should be from recent assignments

Work Details

• Patient ratio: 1:4-5 (adjusted for acuity)
• Common patient diagnoses: Cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, critical care
• RN responsibilities include reading and saving telemetry strips (Spacelabs monitors)
• Respiratory Therapists available 24/7 for ABGs, breathing treatments, and ventilator management; RNs troubleshoot only
• X-Ray and CT available in ER with dedicated transport techs
• No phlebotomy performed by RNs in ER
• Transport techs work until 10pm
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday coverage based on department needs
• No call or standby requirement
• Dress code: Navy scrubs
• Department-specific orientation during the first week of the contract
• Shift: 12-hour nights

Additional Notes

• Strict 100-mile radius rule applies (driver’s license copy required)