Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit) travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. This is a hospital-based, travel temporary assignment starting 09/21/2026 for 16 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $1,587 to $1,729 per week, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: Night, 2x3 schedule. The role supports adult medical patients on a step-down unit requiring close monitoring and coordinated care in a high-acuity setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,587–$1,729 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: Night, 2x3 schedule
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Setting: hospital-based medical step-down unit

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adult patients on a medical step-down unit, including sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, and chronic kidney disease.
- Monitor vitals, assess patient status, interpret lab results, administer medications, manage IV therapies, and support ongoing diagnostic testing.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; perform and document progress notes; participate in rounds.
- Respond to clinical changes, escalate to the physician or intensivist as needed, and execute interventions per standing protocols to stabilize patients.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort through accurate documentation, medication reconciliation, infection control, and high-quality handoffs at shift change.
- Provide patient and family education, coordinate with case management for discharge planning, and support continuity of care across transitions.

Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in medical step-down or a related acute care setting.
- Certifications: ACLS and BLS are required.
- Competency: Ability to work night shifts and function effectively in a hospital-based clinical environment.
- Skills: Strong assessment, critical thinking, and documentation abilities; proficient in collaborating with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel engagement
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
- Ongoing travel and scheduling support to address assignment needs
- Access to additional RN travel opportunities through the organization

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.