Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,912 per week in Augusta, GA

Start Date: April 27, 2026
Location: Augusta, Georgia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend; 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio

Highlights:

• Neuro/Stroke PCU floor with mixed medical, respiratory, and cardiac patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips; care for PCU-level acuity patients in a 36-bed unit with average daily census of 30
• Epic EMR with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
• Interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, and rapid response teams
• Maximum 7 days requested time off; Spring Break blackout dates apply (April 4-12)
• First-time travelers welcome with minimum 1 year of experience

Requirements:

• Active Georgia or Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of application)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; PCU or telemetry experience strongly preferred
• Competency in telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, titration of cardiac drips, and care of neuro/stroke patients
• Experience with blood product administration, central line management, IV starts and maintenance, and tracheostomy care
• Two supervisory references (Manager level or above) highly preferred at submission
• Willingness to float within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Availability to work major holidays per facility policy

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic PCU environment where you'll build advanced skills managing medically complex neuro, stroke, cardiac, and respiratory patients. You'll be supported by a strong interdisciplinary team including specialized IV, respiratory, and rapid response services, while working with industry-standard Epic technology. Join a progressive care team dedicated to delivering high-quality care to a diverse adult and geriatric patient population.