Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,301 per week in Atlanta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Atlanta, GA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,301 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Atlanta, Georgia, 30322!

Job Title: RN - Step Down Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Step Down Duration: Long-Term Shift: AM (07:00 – 19:00) Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 18 months of recent cardiac unit experience Must have experience with cardiac drips and telemetry interpretation Must pass a telemetry exam on the first attempt License: Registered Nurse License Certifications: Dysrhythmia Exam Certification Must-Have: Strong cardiac background Ability to independently interpret cardiac rhythms Chest tube experience Rating of "4" on all cardiac skills on the skills checklist Description: This position is for a registered nurse specializing in step-down care. The unit focuses on high-acuity, heavily cardiac-focused patients. Travelers must have a robust cardiac background. Experience with telemetry is required. Travelers should be comfortable with frequent admissions and discharges. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 to 1:5. Expect high patient acuity and significant procedural volume. Common cardiac drips include insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, lasix, and nitroglycerin. Previous experience with heart transplant and LVAD patients is preferred, but training is available if needed. Common patient populations include heart failure, atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, and chest pain. Common procedures involve catheterizations, stent placements, and pacemakers. Travelers may float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed. They will not float to a cardiac monitor tech role. Ensure comfort with cardiac acuity, telemetry requirements, and procedures before accepting the assignment.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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