Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,092 per week

GHR Healthcare 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 : 10 / 20 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Registered Nurse Jobs – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) | Cardiac Stepdown – Albany, Georgia

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Albany, Georgia! This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced RNs seeking healthcare jobs in a dynamic cardiac stepdown environment. Provide specialized clinical support to patients recovering from cardiovascular surgeries and cardiac procedures. Albany offers Southern charm, affordable living, and convenient access to Atlanta, Tallahassee, and Shell Point Beach.

PCU Registered Nurse Job Details

Location : Albany, GA 31701 (Georgia nursing jobs)

Healthcare Setting : Acute Care – Cardiac Stepdown Unit (PCU)

Employment Type : Travel Nursing (locum tenens)

Start Date : October 20, 2025

End Date : February 16, 2026

Contract Duration : 17 weeks

Shift : 12-hour days

Guaranteed Hours : 36 per week

Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend

Dress Code : Caribbean Blue scrubs; natural hair color; no fake nails, shellac, facial piercings, or visible tattoos

Charting System : MEDITECH 6.1

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1740 - $1860

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in Stepdown / PCU within an acute care hospital

Active RN license (Georgia or compact state)

BLS and ACLS certifications required

NIHSS certification preferred

Proficient in reading and interpreting cardiac telemetry strips

Comfortable in fast-paced healthcare environments with high patient turnover

Willing to float to ICU for stepdown patients (ICU experience preferred)

Must reside at least 75 miles from facility (per driver's license)

PCU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients, including post-CABG and cardiovascular surgery cases

Administer and titrate cardiac drips (Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin)

Manage patients on BiPap, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and vapotherm

Interpret cardiac telemetry strips and respond to changes in patient condition

Collaborate with nurse aides, charge nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Participate in patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in a high-turnover unit

Float to ICU and assist with ICU-level tasks as qualified

Maintain compliance with hospital dress code and attendance policies

Join our healthcare team in Albany, GA, and enjoy a supportive work environment with 24 / 7 access to hospitalists, intensivists, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy. Make a difference in cardiac patient care and grow your nursing career in one of Georgia's top healthcare facilities. Apply now for this rewarding travel nurse job!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #416005. 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 : PCU

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.