```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care / Step-Down Unit – Georgia
Start Date: September 28, 2026
Location: Georgia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends (typically every other weekend); nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 on a 32-bed progressive care unit; floating within scope of practice may be required
Highlights:
Progressive care overflow unit serving adults to geriatric patients with cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and surgical diagnoses
Manage continuous IV medications including cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Milrinone, Nitroglycerin), diuretics, anticoagulants, and insulin drips
Epic EMR system (preferred), Pyxis medication management, SBAR communication protocols
Contract length varies; up to 7 days of requested time off per contract may be considered
Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, phlebotomy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and transportation
Experience with post-cardiac catheterization care, TR bands, arrhythmia management, and hemodynamic monitoring required
Requirements:
Active RN license (Georgia or Compact state)
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience; prior travel nursing experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing continuous IV medications including cardiac drips, anticoagulants, diuretics, and insulin drips (hard requirement)
Experience with cardiac telemetry, arrhythmia interpretation and management, and Med-Surg patient populations
Proficiency with Epic charting system preferred
Full compliance documentation required prior to start date
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dynamic progressive care team where you'll utilize advanced nursing skills in a fast-paced environment managing complex cardiac, pulmonary, and surgical patients. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of patient diagnoses and develop expertise in critical drip management, post-procedural care, and arrhythmia management. With strong interdisciplinary support and modern technology systems, you'll be positioned to deliver exceptional patient care while advancing your clinical expertise in progressive care nursing.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Stockbridge, GA
Salary
$2,002
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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Cardiologyunmatched
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Geriatricsunmatched
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Pharmacyunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Pyxisunmatched
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