Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Athens, GA

Care for patients presenting with conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, DKA, GI bleed, trauma, CVA, seizures, CIWA, sepsis, hypertensive emergency, renal failure, and neuro disorders. Manage patients admitted from CICU, MSICU, acute care floors, and the ED, including post-op CABG, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Athens, Georgia, 30601!

Job ID: 897848
Job Title

Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown
Location

Athens, GA | Intermediate Care / Step-Down Unit
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate-level nursing care to an adult and geriatric patient population on a 32-bed step-down unit with an average daily census of 21
• Manage patients admitted from CICU, MSICU, acute care floors, and the ED, including post-op CABG, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients
• Care for patients presenting with conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, DKA, GI bleed, trauma, CVA, seizures, CIWA, sepsis, hypertensive emergency, renal failure, and neuro disorders
• Operate unit systems including Epic, Pyxis, AirVo, BiPap, and CPAP; utilize SBAR communication standards
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:3-4 and float within the facility as needed within scope of practice
• Adhere to holiday coverage expectations; travelers are expected to work major holidays that fall within their assignment period per the facility's holiday policy

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All requested time off (RTO) must be finalized at time of submission; no RTO or schedule requests will be accepted post-offer or onsite, including during orientation week
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an IMC, PCU, or step-down setting
• Familiarity with Epic EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience managing patients on BiPap, CPAP, or AirVo respiratory support modalities
• Background in caring for post-surgical cardiac or vascular patients

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, acuity-rich step-down environment that offers exposure to a wide variety of complex patient conditions and clinical skill development
• No on-call requirements, providing greater schedule predictability throughout your assignment