Travel Nurse RN - $1,718 per week in Cumming, GA

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Other RN in Cumming, Georgia, 30041!

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.