PCU Registered Nurse
Anniston, Alabama
RMC Anniston

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

Location: Anniston, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work every other week (EOW) with floating to MedSurg units as needed
• Patient ratio approximately 1:5
• Work settings include MedSurg/Telemetry, Telemetry, and PCU/Stepdown units
• Strong cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required
• Responsibilities include starting IVs, managing Heparin protocols, and cardiac drips (no titration)
• Open to first-time travel nurses

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Experience in MedSurg and Telemetry units
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Social Security number (full number required for access initiation)
• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in last 7 years, including Social Security trace, state and nationwide criminal checks, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks
• Official transcript, diploma, or third-party education verification
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (annual renewal not required unless new contract signed after 09/02/25)
• Immunizations and/or titers for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, history of chickenpox, or positive titer)
• Negative TB test (Qgold, Tspot, or PPD) within past 12 months; positive results require chest X-ray follow-up
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination (required year-round; decliners must wear a mask at work)
• Skills checklist annually (not required for non-clinical roles)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and sign the traveler attendance policy prior to start
• Competency exams required as applicable to specialty
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required to meet Joint Commission standards (not client-mandated)

This position is ideal for RNs with strong cardiac monitoring skills who are comfortable working night shifts in PCU and related units. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.