Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit at Northside Forsyth Hospital in Cumming, Georgia. This travel assignment offers a unique opportunity to provide specialized care to patients requiring close monitoring and intermediate care.
The Progressive Care Unit focuses on patients transitioning from critical care or those with complex medical conditions requiring advanced cardiac monitoring, medication management, and comprehensive nursing interventions. You will play a vital role in patient assessment, intervention, and education, ensuring optimal outcomes.
This role involves working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a Progressive Care Unit setting.
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient responses to treatment.
- Administer medications, including titratable drips, and perform treatments as prescribed.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medications, and discharge planning.
- Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
- Respond to emergent situations and initiate appropriate interventions.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or similar intermediate care setting.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Ability to travel and reside outside a 50-mile radius of Cumming, Georgia for the duration of the assignment.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
- Competence in managing IV infusions, including vasoactive medications and anticoagulants.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to adapt to new environments and work effectively in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Hours per Week: 36 hours (3 x 12-hour shifts)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: July 27, 2026
- End Date: October 24, 2026
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.