Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,074 per week (Hiring Immediately)

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 08/31/2026 Duration: 17 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 Length: 17 weeks Openings: 6 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (Cardiac Stepdown) position on nights, requiring 2 years of stepdown acute care experience and telemetry proficiency. Details Acute care hospital setting in the Progressive Care Unit (Cardiac Stepdown, 4A/4B) 4A focuses on cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery patients, while 4B handles smaller procedures, drips, and CHF patients Common diagnoses include POD 1 CABG, cardiovascular surgeries, fem-pops, arteriogram, CEA, thoracotomy, VATS, EVARs, AAA repairs, carotid endarterectomies, stents, pacemakers, ablations, AICD, CHF, and Afib with RVR Unit has 44 beds including 8 semiprivate rooms, with average census of 32-38 patients and high daily turnover Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide ratio of 1:10 Utilizes Philips telemetry monitoring; nurses must be able to read and interpret strips Manages titrated drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, renal-dose dopamine, Lasix, Bumex, heparin, Primacor, and Vaprisol Works with BiPap, CPAP, and Vapotherm; no full ventilator management Charts using MEDITECH EMR 12-hour night shifts from 7p-7a Every other weekend required Must be flexible to work holidays and days surrounding holidays as needed Floating to ICU required, limited to stepdown-level patients unless traveler has ICU experience In-house Hospitalist/Intensivist coverage 24/7, along with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy support Dedicated PICC/IV team available Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts Requirements Active RN license (GA or Compact) currently in hand Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS Minimum 2 years of Stepdown experience in an acute care setting required without exception Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips required Ability to manage titrated cardiac drips and non-invasive ventilation support (BiPap, CPAP, Vapotherm) Preferred ability to pull pacer wires; training provided if needed Must be comfortable floating to ICU and taking stepdown-level patients or performing tasking duties if ICU experience is not held Additional Information Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown environment with frequent admissions and discharges Work under the supervision of a Charge Nurse (Clinical Supervisor) Scrub color required: Caribbean Blue Dress code requires natural hair color, no fake nails or shellac, no facial piercings, and no visible tattoos Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility based on driver's license address to be eligible for this position Not eligible for placement if previously employed by the facility within the last 12 months First-time travelers may be considered for this position American Traveler Job ID P-742544. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386