Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU (Pulmonary/Thoracic – RN Intermediate / Step-Down) in Atlanta, GA. Travel assignment starting 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,647 – $1,721 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: 2x3 Days. Work setting: hospital. This assignment requires providing skilled, compassionate care to adult patients in a high-acuity PCU environment and coordinating with the care team to support positive patient outcomes.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,647 – $1,721 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 Days (12-hour shifts)
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Setting: hospital-based PCU with diverse patient population
- Holiday coverage: must work 2 major holidays of the 3 (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day) and 1 minor holiday (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve)
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for intermediate/step-down medical and surgical patients in the PCU, including post-operative thoracic and cardiopulmonary cases
- Conduct ongoing patient assessments, monitor vital signs, respiratory status, neuro checks, and promptly respond to clinical changes
- Administer medications and IV therapies, manage infusions, monitor labs, and adjust care plans as ordered
- Support respiratory management, including patients on RA to BIPAP or Optiflow, and coordinate with physicians on oxygen needs and ventilatory status
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and revise individualized care plans; communicate clearly with patients and families
- Document accurately in the chart and ensure patient safety, including escalation of concerns to the charge nurse or provider as needed
- Perform NIHSS assessments when applicable and participate in neurologic monitoring for appropriate patients
- Assist with discharge planning, patient education, and transition of care
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in an intermediate/step-down or PCU specialty
- Active RN license to practice as a registered nurse
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
- Ability to work in a high-acuity PCU environment and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency with common PCU equipment, IV therapy, and post-operative care
- Willingness to work holiday coverage as defined for the assignment
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist with onboarding and during the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the duration of the contract
- Direct deposit weekly pay
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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