Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU travel assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. Start date 06/15/2026 for a 13-week assignment on a night shift (2x4). This role takes place in an inpatient hospital setting within a Progressive Care/step-down unit, caring for adults with a variety of high-acuity conditions. The unit typically accommodates 16–20 beds with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Weekly pay ranges from $2,332 to $2,473, and guaranteed hours are 48 per week. This is a temporary travel assignment designed to support peak demand and patient flow in a high-acuity environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,332–$2,473 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 hours per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 2x4 schedule
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Setting: Inpatient PCU/step-down unit in a high-acuity hospital environment

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adult patients in a Progressive Care/step-down unit, including assessment, monitoring, medication administration, and documentation
- Monitor vital signs, hemodynamics, lab values, and clinical status; respond quickly to changes and escalate per protocol
- Administer medications and IV therapies per physician orders; manage lines, drains, and monitoring equipment
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case management, and other care team members to implement individualized care plans
- Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge readiness, and safety precautions
- Maintain accurate charting in the electronic health record; participate in shift handoffs and care transitions
- Manage care for common PCU conditions such as sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, CKD, substance use issues, status epilepticus, and encephalopathy
- Promote patient safety, infection control, and adherence to hospital policies and procedures

Requirements
- Minimum 2 years RN experience in a high-acuity medical, intermediate, or step-down unit
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- Ability to work a 2x4 night schedule and adapt to unit demands
- Proficiency in patient assessment, vital signs interpretation, IV therapy, and advanced monitoring
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork and handoffs
- Ability to document accurately and meet regulatory and unit standards

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours on this assignment
- Weekly pay in the stated range
- 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting
- Night shift coverage on a PCU/step-down unit with a defined patient load

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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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