Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $1,945 per week
Augusta, GA, 30910, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- registered nurse
- PCU nurse
This position is for a travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Augusta, Georgia, requiring a minimum of one year nursing experience and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH. The nurse will provide intermediate care to a diverse patient population, manage cardiac telemetry, administer blood products, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams using modern clinical systems like Epic and Pyxis. The role involves 12-hour night shifts over a 16-week travel assignment with a competitive weekly pay package and includes weekend and holiday work as needed.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
Registered Nurse - PCU
Job Details:
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required, first-time travelers accepted
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5 with high staffing ratios
• Care for mixed MS/Tele and intermediate patients including neuro, respiratory, cardiac, and mixed medical patients
• Assignments may be all PCU, all MS/Tele, or a mix depending on patient acuity and staffing needs
• Titrating cardiac drips and telemetry monitoring required
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Work every other weekend
• Floating required within facility
• No call requirements
• Holiday work required based on assignment period (1-2 holidays if they fall during assignment, 2 of 3 if three holidays fall during assignment)
• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed
• Use Epic charting system, Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Full compliance required to start on time
• Skills include blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care, chest tubes, CVA care, feeding tube management, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, and titration of cardiac and insulin drips
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates a progressive care unit (PCU) that serves as a stepdown unit with a mixed population of medical/surgical and stroke patients. The facility features a 36-bed unit with a daily census of 30 patients and provides comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, radiology, rapid response teams, and transportation services. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and utilizes modern technology and equipment to support diverse medical needs.
Location:
Augusta, GA
Augusta offers a blend of Southern charm and modern amenities, known for hosting the prestigious Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. The city provides excellent recreational opportunities, rich history, and a growing healthcare community, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career advancement in a vibrant Georgia setting.
Adex Job ID #3143188. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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