Travel Progressive Care Unit Nurse - $2,181 per week
Albany, GA, 31701, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Travel Nurse
- Progressive Care Unit
- PCU Nursing
This position is for a travel nurse registered nurse (RN) specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) stepdown cardiac care, providing post-operative and critical cardiac patient management. The role requires 12-hour day shifts, a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, and experience with telemetry, cardiac drips, and ventilatory support devices. The job includes working in a 44-bed cardiac stepdown unit, with strict certification and experience requirements, plus travel distance eligibility and specific dress code guidelines.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 01/19/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - PCU Stepdown
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 AM or 6:45 PM
• Every other weekend requirement
• Must live 75+ miles from facility (strict radius rule with driver's license verification required)
• 2 years stepdown experience in acute care setting required without exception
• Floor-specific orientation of 3 shifts provided
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitors
• Experience with various drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin, and others
• Work with BiPap, CPAP, Vapotherm, and high flow oxygen (no full vents)
• Float to ICU for stepdown patients or assist with tasks if ICU experience available
• Manage 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio on 44-bed cardiac stepdown unit
• Care for post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients, CHF, A-fib with RVR, and various cardiac procedures
• Handle fast room turnover with 12-16 patient admissions/discharges per shift on busy days
• Must be flexible to work holidays and days around holidays as needed
• Dress code: Caribbean blue scrubs, natural hair color, no fake nails, no facial piercings, no visible tattoos
• Use MEDITECH charting system
• Cancellation policy allows 12 hours every 2 weeks
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates a specialized 44-bed cardiac stepdown unit with both cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery patients and those requiring smaller procedures and drip management. The facility maintains 24/7 hospitalist coverage, respiratory therapy, pharmacy services, and PICC team support. The organization provides comprehensive cardiac care including post-operative management for complex cardiovascular surgeries and procedures, maintaining high standards for patient care with modern telemetry monitoring and advanced cardiac interventions.
Location:
Albany, GA
Albany offers a mid-sized city atmosphere with a population of 80,000, providing a perfect balance between urban amenities and southern charm. The location provides convenient access to major metropolitan areas with Atlanta just 175 miles away, while also offering proximity to Florida destinations including Tallahassee and beautiful Shell Point Beach for weekend getaways.
Adex Job ID #1031719. 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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