Travel PCU RN - $1,798 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Athens, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

Athens, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12 Hours, 19:00–07:00) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for an adult to geriatric population in a 32-bed intermediate/stepdown unit with an average daily census of 21
• Manage and monitor patients admitted from critical care units, acute care floors, and the emergency department, including post-op CABG, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients
• Care for patients presenting with conditions including cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, DKA, GI bleed, trauma, CVA, seizures, CIWA, sepsis, hypertensive emergency, renal failure, and neuro/metabolic disorders
• Operate unit systems including Epic, Pyxis, AirVo, BiPap, and CPAP; utilize SBAR communication standards
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:3–4 and float within the facility as needed within scope of practice
• Work every other weekend and adhere to holiday coverage expectations as outlined in contract terms

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Georgia or a valid Compact state license
• Minimum of 2 years of IMC, PCU, or Stepdown nursing experience (first-time travelers accepted)
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Ability to meet full compliance requirements prior to start date

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with respiratory support modalities including BiPap, CPAP, and AirVo (non-invasive; invasive mechanical ventilation not required)
• Familiarity with Epic EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience caring for post-surgical cardiac and vascular patients

Why Join Us

• Local candidates are welcome to apply at the same rate as traveling candidates
• No on-call requirements, offering a more predictable and balanced schedule

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #765948. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

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