```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care / Step-Down Unit – Georgia
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Georgia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends (typically every other weekend); nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 on a 32-bed progressive care unit; floating within scope of practice may be required
Highlights:
- Progressive care overflow unit serving adults to geriatric patients with cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and surgical diagnoses
- Manage continuous IV medications including cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Milrinone, Nitroglycerin), diuretics, anticoagulants, and insulin drips
- Epic EMR system (preferred), Pyxis medication management, SBAR communication protocols
- Contract length varies; up to 7 days of requested time off per contract may be considered
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, phlebotomy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and transportation
- Experience with post-cardiac catheterization care, TR bands, arrhythmia management, and hemodynamic monitoring required
Requirements:
- Active RN license (Georgia or Compact state)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience; prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing continuous IV medications including cardiac drips, anticoagulants, diuretics, and insulin drips (hard requirement)
- Experience with cardiac telemetry, arrhythmia interpretation and management, and Med-Surg patient populations
- Proficiency with Epic charting system preferred
- Full compliance documentation required prior to start date
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dynamic progressive care team where you'll utilize advanced nursing skills in a fast-paced environment managing complex cardiac, pulmonary, and surgical patients. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of patient diagnoses and develop expertise in critical drip management, post-procedural care, and arrhythmia management. With strong interdisciplinary support and modern technology systems, you'll be positioned to deliver exceptional patient care while advancing your clinical expertise in progressive care nursing.
```