Job Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Georgia
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Full-time assignment with mandatory holiday coverage required (either Thanksgiving Day or the day after, plus either Christmas Eve/Day or New Year's Eve/Day)
Highlights:
- 28-bed Progressive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit specializing in cardiac population
- Patient ratio of 1:3 to 1:4, with potential assignment to telemetry beds based on acuity
- Diverse cardiac case mix including STEMI, NSTEMI, cardiothoracic surgery patients, and chest pain management
- Experience with critical cardiac drips required: Milrinone, Dobutamine, and vasopressors
- Opportunity to work with a complex cardiac patient population in a fast-paced environment
- Contract duration and additional details available upon application
Requirements:
- Current Georgia RN license or compact state license with ability to obtain Georgia licensure
- Minimum 2 years of documented Progressive Care Unit or IMCU experience in a similar-sized facility
- Strong cardiac nursing background with demonstrated experience managing cardiac drips
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
- Professional badge-appropriate photo and complete demographic information required for credentialing
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers experienced progressive care nurses the chance to enhance their cardiac nursing expertise while working with a diverse range of acuity levels and complex cardiovascular conditions. You'll be part of a dedicated team providing critical intermediate-level care to patients requiring close monitoring and advanced cardiac interventions in a major metropolitan healthcare setting.