Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,687 per week in Atlanta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Atlanta, GA
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,687 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 7/27/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified PCU RN in Atlanta, Georgia, 30301!

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Duration: 12 Weeks
Schedule: Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 3 x 12-hour shifts (36 Hours/Week)
Location: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
Department: 648A Pulmonary Thoracic – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required.
• No local candidates within a 50-mile radius.
• Current AHA BLS Certification required.
• Current AHA ACLS Certification required.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required.
• Experience caring for Pulmonary and Thoracic patient populations in an acute care setting preferred.

Unit Overview

The Pulmonary Thoracic Progressive Care Unit provides specialized care for patients requiring close monitoring following thoracic surgery or treatment for complex pulmonary conditions. Nurses manage patients with respiratory compromise, chest tubes, post-operative thoracic procedures, and other high-acuity medical conditions requiring progressive care.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in the Progressive Care Unit with pulmonary and thoracic diagnoses.
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor cardiac rhythms, respiratory status, and recognize changes requiring immediate intervention.
• Care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, high-flow oxygen therapy, BiPAP/CPAP, and post-thoracic surgical needs .
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Interpret telemetry monitoring and respond appropriately to cardiac rhythm changes and clinical deterioration.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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