Progressive Care Unit RN
Columbus, Georgia
Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU)

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

Unit Details

• Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
• Post Cath with interventions
• Chest pain, Unstable Angina
• Irregular Heart Rhythms with Amiodarone gtts
• Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
• Sepsis, Syncope, Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
• Pneumonia, Respiratory Distress with Bipap
• Seizures, Pulmonary embolism, Hypertension
• Small Bowel obstruction, Lower GI Bleed - Intermediate Care Unit/PCU/Stepdown
• Decompensated Heart Failure on Dobutamine gtts
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) on Insulin gtts
• Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response (AFIB with RVR)
• Septic patients requiring low dose Levophed gtt
• Thoracic patients with chest tubes
• Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVAs)
• Fresh Tracheostomies
• Gunshot Wounds (GSW)/Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVCs)
• GI Bleeds requiring multiple units of blood
• Hypertensive Emergency requiring Cardene gtt
• Occasional pregnant patients requiring telemetry
• Acute Encephalopathy (some due to alcohol abuse) requiring Precedex gtt
• Other drips: Dopamine, Nitro, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Lasix, Milrinone, Labetolol
• All drips titrated according to protocols

Schedule

• Weekend: Every Other Weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to nearby facility if needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Intermediate Care and Stepdown units
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background & Education

• Background check required within 30 days of start, must be complete prior to start
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts may be accepted if degree verification is pending

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with specific requirements if previously positive)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season

Drug Testing

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (includes Amphetamines, Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Cocaine, Opiates, Methadone, PCP, Propoxyphene, THC)

Other

• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

Additional Notes

• Orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Maximum Return to Orientation (RTO) time: 7 days
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2 of them
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in assignment pushback
• Locals accepted at same rate

This position offers experience in a high-acuity PCU/Stepdown unit with diverse patient populations and complex clinical scenarios. Ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of acute care experience seeking a travel contract in Georgia.