Travel: PCU RN - Night Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) | Other
Location: Cumming, GA

Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC

Pay: $1,718 per week

Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract position within a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializing in Acute Medicine in Cumming, Georgia. This role involves providing intermediate care to patients who require a higher level of monitoring than a general medical-surgical floor but do not meet the criteria for intensive care.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, managing a diverse patient population with various acute medical conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PCU RN to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care, including comprehensive assessments, medication administration, and treatment plans.
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic parameters, and other vital signs.
Manage patients with various medical conditions, including those requiring advanced cardiac monitoring, titratable drips, and respiratory support.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medications, and discharge instructions.
Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
Respond to emergent situations and initiate appropriate interventions.
Ensure patient safety and maintain a therapeutic environment.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or similar acute care setting.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and management.
Experience with titratable vasoactive drips, insulin drips, and other critical care medications.
Competency in managing patients with various medical devices (e.g., central lines, chest tubes, non-invasive ventilators).
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
Shift Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Days per Week: 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
Schedule: Varies, including rotating days.
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: July 27, 2026
End Date: October 24, 2026
Call Requirements: Not specified.
Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia or compact state license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.