PCU

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse – Night Shift

Location: Decatur, GA

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: September 8, 2026

About the Role

The facility's PCU cares for patients requiring closer monitoring than med-surg but not ICU-level care. You'll manage patients transitioning from critical care or at risk of clinical deterioration, working with experienced interdisciplinary teams to support safe recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs; respond to condition changes
• Administer IV medications, including vasoactive drips (Norepinephrine, Dopamine)
• Assess and manage complex wounds and telemetry monitoring
• Support rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on condition and recovery plan
• Document assessments and interventions accurately
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team on plan of care
• Maintain infection control and fall prevention protocols

Requirements

• License: Active RN license in Georgia or current compact license
• Education: BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; PCCN preferred
• Experience: Minimum 1+ years in PCU or step-down nursing with telemetry monitoring
• Clinical Skills: Proficiency with complex wound care, vents, and vasoactive medication drips
• Baseline: Standard immunizations and background clearance

Working Conditions

• Patient ratios: 4–5 patients per nurse
• Night shift schedule (permanent)
• Standard call and weekend expectations per unit census