Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,795 per week in Atlanta, GA

Exposure to complex case mix including sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergency, respiratory failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, diabetes management, substance abuse withdrawal, status epilepticus, and encephalopathy. You'll work with a team dedicated to providing high-quality transitional care for medically complex patients while maintaining a sustainable nurse-to-patient ratio.

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Step Down Unit – Georgia

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Medical Step Down Unit with 6-20 bed capacity and 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Float capability to all IMCU units may be required.

Highlights:

• Work in a dynamic medical step down environment with diverse patient population
• Manageable 1:4 patient ratio allowing for quality patient care delivery
• Exposure to complex case mix including sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergency, respiratory failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, diabetes management, substance abuse withdrawal, status epilepticus, and encephalopathy
• Potential to float to other IMCU units, providing variety and skill development
• Collaborative intermediate care environment bridging ICU and medical-surgical nursing

Requirements:

• Active RN license in Georgia or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Minimum 2 years of recent step down, intermediate care, or critical care nursing experience
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills for managing medically complex patients

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers experienced nurses the chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced intermediate care setting serving a diverse patient population. You'll work with a team dedicated to providing high-quality transitional care for medically complex patients while maintaining a sustainable nurse-to-patient ratio. This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in dynamic environments and want to expand their clinical expertise across multiple intermediate care specialties.