Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU travel assignment in Atlanta, GA, United States. This 13-week assignment begins 06/01/2026 with a guaranteed 48 hours per week on a 2x4 night schedule in a hospital-based PCU/IMCU unit. Weekly pay ranges from $2,301 to $2,451. The patient population includes adults with conditions such as sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, CKD, and encephalopathy, with anticoagulation management including heparin drips. This is a temporary travel role staffed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly pay: $2,301–$2,451 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Shift: Night, 2x4 schedule
- Setting: hospital-based PCU/IMCU unit in Atlanta, GA
- ASAP start available

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adult patients in a PCU/IMCU setting, aligned with physician orders and care plans.
- Monitor cardiac and respiratory status, perform regular assessments, and recognize early signs of deterioration.
- Administer medications and IV therapies, including heparin drips, monitor responses, and adjust treatment per protocol and orders.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, communicate changes, and support disposition planning.
- Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record, ensure accurate handoffs, and maintain strict infection control and safety standards.
- Respond to emergencies, participate in problem-solving for complex cases (e.g., sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, COPD, CKD, encephalopathy), and uphold patient advocacy and education.

Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in PCU/IMCU or a comparable critical care environment.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required.
- Ability to work nights on a 2x4 schedule within a high-acuity hospital setting.
- Proficiency with IV therapy and infusion devices; comfortable managing anticoagulation therapy, including heparin drips.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills; ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Prior experience caring for patients with sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, CKD, and encephalopathy is a plus.

Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment with dedicated coordination and support through the agency
- Guaranteed hours and consistent weekly pay
- Orientation and credentialing assistance as part of the assignment process
- Ongoing recruiter support and assignment coordination

Find more opportunities
If this position isn’t a fit, you can explore additional nursing openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.