Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,997 per week in Augusta, GA

Holiday Coverage: Travelers are expected to work major holidays that fall during their assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day). Why It's a Great Opportunity: This Progressive Care Unit position offers dynamic clinical experience caring for a diverse patient population ranging from adolescents to geriatrics with complex neurological, cardiac, and respiratory conditions.

Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Georgia

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Georgia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts with every other weekend required; patient ratio of 1:4; 36-bed unit with average daily census of 30 patients

Highlights:

• Neuro/Stroke PCU floor specializing in respiratory, cardiac, and mixed medical patients with continuous telemetry monitoring
• Hands-on experience with titrating cardiac drips, managing BiPAP/CPAP, and caring for CVA and traumatic brain injury patients
• Epic EMR system with Pyxis medication management and SBAR communication protocols
• Assignment lengths vary by contract with bi-weekly orientation schedules; first-time travelers accepted with minimum 1 year of experience
• Floating within facility and scope of practice as needed; no on-call requirements
• Maximum 7 days requested time off per contract (blackout dates apply during Spring Break period)

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Georgia or Compact state license required)
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Progressive Care Unit or telemetry experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry interpretation, managing and titrating cardiac drips, and continuous monitoring
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Competency in BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, central line care, and dysrhythmia management
• Full compliance documentation required prior to start date
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This Progressive Care Unit position offers dynamic clinical experience caring for a diverse patient population ranging from adolescents to geriatrics with complex neurological, cardiac, and respiratory conditions. You'll work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory services, physical therapy, and rapid response teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The facility provides robust support services and the opportunity to expand your critical care skills in a fast-paced, rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Holiday Coverage:

Travelers are expected to work major holidays that fall during their assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day). If one or two holidays occur during assignment, both must be worked; if three holidays occur, two must be worked.