PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Savannah, Georgia
Saint Joseph's Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU 4N

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks
Shift: Days (7 AM – 7 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Unit Details:

• 12 beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5 depending on acuity
• Unit combines Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Med-Surg/Telemetry beds
• Common patient diagnoses: Med-Surg, Sickle Cell, Heart Failure
• Telemetry skills required; unit uses Space Lab tele monitors (monitored remotely)
• RNs titrate set-rate drips (no phlebotomy; RNs draw their own labs)
• Charge nurse takes assignment
• Nurse aides present with 1:12 ratio
• Respiratory therapy equipment includes nasal cannulas, face masks, BiPAP
• No floating required
• Dress code: Navy scrubs
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling allowed, block scheduling encouraged
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Yes
• No call or standby required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience in a similar size and acuity setting
• Successful completion of at least 1 prior travel nursing contract
• BLS certification (AHA Basic Life Support)

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Strict 100-mile radius rule: local candidates will not be considered
• Candidates must pass clinical resume review before submission
• Submission must include:

  • Full availability including requested time off
  • Start date aligned with compliance timelines
  • Current references in the same specialty/modality
  • Resume details: number of beds and trauma level of recent facilities, employment type, and shifts worked per month if PRN
• Facility requires a clean license record (no license hits); a current NURSYS report must be included with submission
• Orientation includes one day of computer skills training with a knowledge assessment and two shifts with a preceptor
• Onboarding must be completed at least 7 calendar days before the start date
• Interview process includes clinical profile review and manager interview; candidates should expect a call from a 912 area code

Summary

This is a 14-week day shift RN position on a PCU/Med-Surg/Telemetry unit requiring strong telemetry skills, experience in a similar hospital setting, and prior travel nursing experience. The role involves titrating drips, working with a nurse aide team, and adhering to a strict non-local candidate policy. Orientation and onboarding are structured and mandatory before starting.