```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Intermediate Care / Progressive Care Unit – Georgia
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Location: Georgia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts available (indicate preference upon application); typically every other weekend; floating within facility as needed; rare call with 2-hour response time
Highlights:
- 32-bed overflow Intermediate Care Unit serving adult to geriatric patient population
- Patient ratio of 1:5-6; diverse case mix including cardiac arrhythmias, CHF, chest pain, renal, pulmonary conditions, post-cardiac cath, DKA, and surgical overflow
- Epic EMR system (preferred), Pyxis, and SBAR communication protocols
- Contract length determines orientation hours; full compliance required prior to start
- Maximum 7 days requested time off per contract; holiday coverage required based on assignment period
- Experience managing continuous IV medications is mandatory including cardiac drips, anticoagulants, diuretics, and insulin drips
Requirements:
- Active Georgia or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience; prior travel experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Demonstrated experience managing cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Milrinone, Nitroglycerin), diuretics (Bumex, Lasix), anticoagulants (Aggrastat, Argatroban, Heparin), and insulin drips
- Strong arrhythmia management skills, cardioversion experience, TR Band management, and post-cardiac cath care
- Epic charting experience preferred; patient ratio experience up to 1:6
- Competency in telemetry monitoring, central line care, blood product administration, feeding tube management, and IV access/management
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This progressive care position offers the chance to utilize advanced nursing skills in a dynamic intermediate care environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and radiology. You'll care for a varied patient population with complex cardiac, pulmonary, and medical-surgical needs while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient outcomes. This role is ideal for experienced travel nurses seeking to expand their critical thinking and clinical expertise in a fast-paced, supportive setting.
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