PCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Savannah, Georgia
Saint Joseph's Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU 4N

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Contract Length: Approximately 14 weeks
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7pm–7am)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Unit Type: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) combined with Med-Surgical and Telemetry beds
• Unit Size: 12 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4 to 1:5 depending on patient acuity
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Med-Surg cases, Sickle Cell, Heart Failure, Stepdown patients
• Nurse Responsibilities:

  • Titrate set-rate drips as needed
  • Pull own labs (no phlebotomy performed by RNs)
• Support Staff: Nurse aides present (ratio 1:12), Charge Nurse takes assignment
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Nasal cannula, face masks, BiPAP
• Telemetry Monitoring: Monitored remotely on a different floor; RNs do not read their own strips
• Telemetry Monitors Brand: Space Lab

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Scheduling: Self-scheduling allowed; manager aims for blocked schedules when possible
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Call/Standby: None
• Floating: Not required
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs
• Orientation:

  • One day computer skills training with knowledge assessment
  • Two shifts orientation with preceptor
  • Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Onboarding: Must be completed at least 7 calendar days before start date

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Georgia at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of relevant hospital experience in a similar size and acuity setting
• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience (permanent or float) within the last 3 years
• At least 1 completed travel nursing contract preferred; if no travel experience, then 3+ years total experience required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Must pass clinical resume review and have a clean license record (no license hits; NURSYS report required)
• Experience with Telemetry patients and PCU skillset required

Application & Submission Notes

• Strict 100-mile radius rule: local candidates are not accepted
• Resume must include:

  • Number of beds and trauma level of all facilities worked in past 3 years
  • Employment type (permanent, travel, or PRN)
  • Number of shifts worked per month if PRN
• Submission must include full availability and requested time off
• Start date must align with compliance timelines
• References required from the same specialty/modality as the role

Interview & Follow-Up Process

• Clinical team conducts profile review before submission
• Manager interviews scheduled as available
• Candidates may receive calls from a 912 area code; voicemail left if unanswered
• Allow 48 hours before requesting interview feedback
• Quick start requests require prior approval

This position offers a challenging PCU role with a focus on telemetry and med-surg patients in a hospital setting, ideal for experienced RNs with prior travel nursing experience or substantial PCU background.