PCU / Stepdown

RN – Step Down (PCU) | Night Shift | Atlanta, GA | 13-Week Contract

This is a high-acuity, cardiac-focused Progressive Care Unit seeking an experienced travel RN with a strong cardiac background. The unit manages a complex patient population and carries significant procedural volume, making this an ideal assignment for a confident, independent cardiac nurse.

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Start date: October 19, 2026

Patient Population

Heart failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, SVT, VTach, VFib, STEMI/NSTEMI, chest pain, hypertension, fluid volume overload, heart transplant recipients, congenital heart disease, and LVAD patients.

Common Procedures

Right and left heart catheterizations, TR band management, sheath removal and management, stent placement, valve replacement, pacemaker and ICD management, cardioversions, ablations, and groin site management.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 18 months of recent cardiac PCU or step-down experience
• Independent telemetry interpretation; must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia Exam on the first attempt (paper-based, caliper use required, no tech assistance)
• Proficiency with cardiac drips: insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, and nitroglycerin
• Chest tube experience required
• Heart transplant and LVAD experience preferred (training available)
• No ventilator patient management required

Floating

Travelers may float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed. Floating to Cardiac Monitor Tech roles is not required.

Strong cardiac skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment are essential for success in this role.