Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Atlanta, GA. This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a high-acuity, cardiac-focused Progressive Care Unit. The role requires managing complex patient conditions, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and administering advanced cardiac drips in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: RN - TELE at a healthcare facility focused on high-acuity cardiac care. The assignment is 13 weeks, starting 10/12/2026, with a schedule of nights, 12-hour shifts, and a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, minimum of 18 months recent cardiac unit experience, experience with cardiac drips such as Insulin, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Heparin, Lasix, Nitroglycerin, and proficiency in telemetry interpretation. ACLS certification is required. Must be able to independently interpret cardiac rhythms and pass a Dysrhythmia Exam; the exam is paper-based, proctored, and must be passed on the first attempt. Experience with EPIC electronic medical records is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Heart transplant and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) experience are preferred but training is available for both.
- Additional Information: Candidates should be comfortable with high patient acuity, frequent admissions/discharges, and procedural volume. No ventilator patients are expected. The unit ratio is typically 1:4 to 1:5, with potential float to similar units as needed. Floating will not include the Cardiac Monitor Tech role. It is important to review the Telemetry Study Guides prior to testing and submission.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet all qualifications listed above to be considered.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1328056. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus