Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,955 per week in Augusta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Augusta, GA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,955 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 14 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit Duration: 14 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07:00) Experience: Minimum 2 years; First timers accepted License: Current nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS required Must-Have: Previous charge experience preferred Description: Patients are admitted to the unit via direct admission from associated clinics, physician offices, prompt cares, or other hospitals, or via emergency room admission. The patient population consists of adults to geriatrics with intermediate level monitoring interventions occurring no more frequently than once per hour. Medical-surgical patients are included in the care provided. Common diagnoses include dysrhythmias, congestive heart failure (CHF), acute onset stroke or stroke symptoms not requiring thrombolytic therapy, acute coronary syndrome, and myocardial ischemia. The unit operates in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient throughput while delivering patient-centered care. A strong teamwork dynamic is essential within the unit. All patients are monitored with telemetry and self-monitoring is carried out by the registered nurse. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:4 in a unit with a total of 12 beds. The unit utilizes Epic and Pyxis for management of patient information and medications. Patients may require various skills including cardiac telemetry, IV management, and post-operative care. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams such as physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services is common. All team members are expected to comply fully with the onboarding process to ensure timely start of employment. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend unless specifically indicated otherwise. If assigned during major holidays, the traveler is expected to work as needed. Compliance with all procedures and regulations is mandatory for all employees.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

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