Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,227 per week in Atlanta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Atlanta, GA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,227 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/19/2026

About the Position

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 License: RN License Certifications: N/A Must-Have: Strong cardiac background EPIC experience Ability to independently interpret cardiac rhythms Successful passing of a Dysrhythmia Exam on the first attempt Chest tube experience Rating of "4" on all cardiac skills on the skills checklist Description: This is a high-acuity, heavily cardiac-focused PCU unit. Travelers should have a robust cardiac background. Cardiac drips experience is required, including: Insulin, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Heparin, Lasix, and Nitroglycerin. No ventilator patients will be present. Heart transplant and LVAD experience is preferred, with training available if needed. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 to 1:5. Expect high patient acuity, frequent admissions and discharges, and significant procedural volume. Common patient populations include: Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Fluid Volume Overload, Chest Pain, Hypertension, Heart Transplant Patients, Congenital Heart Disease, and LVAD Patients. Common procedures performed in this unit include: Right & Left Heart Catheterizations, TR Band Management, Sheath Removal/Management, Stent Placement, Valve Replacement Procedures, STEMI/NSTEMI Care, Pacemakers, ICDs, Cardioversions, Ablations, and Groin Site Management. Travelers may float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed. Comfort with cardiac acuity, telemetry requirements, and procedures is essential before accepting this assignment.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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