Travel PCU RN - $1,930 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Athens, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2+ years of telemetry experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting within a hospital
• 32-bed unit with an average daily census of 21 patients
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Unit admits patients from CICU, MSICU, acute care floors, and the ED
• Patient population ranges from adults to geriatrics
• Cares for post-op CABG, thoracic surgery, and vascular surgery patients
• Manages respiratory failure with multiple treatment modalities excluding invasive mechanical ventilation
• Treats cardiac arrhythmias, DKA, GI bleed, trauma, CVA, seizures, CIWA, metabolic disorders, renal failure, GI disorders, hypertensive emergencies, sepsis, and neuro disorders
• Utilizes Epic EMR, Pyxis, SBAR, AirVo, BiPap, and CPAP
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• Every other weekend required unless otherwise specified
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active GA or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills required
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias required
• First-time travelers accepted

Additional Information

• Navy blue scrubs required
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
• Holiday coverage required: if one or two major holidays fall during the assignment, both must be worked; if three major holidays fall during the assignment, two must be worked
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
• Previous perm, per diem, or FCSS employees must be away from all facilities within this health system for one full year before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who cancel or receive a facility DNR must complete one assignment outside this health system before reapplying
• Fixed shift schedule with no alternate shift or schedule requests permitted

American Traveler Job ID #P-735914. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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