PCU / Stepdown

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – RN

Location: Decatur, GA

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hrs/week)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: December 7, 2026

About the Role

You'll provide nursing care to moderate-acuity patients requiring closer monitoring than medical-surgical units but not intensive care. This role bridges the gap for patients transitioning from the ICU or at risk of clinical deterioration.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications, including select IV drips, per physician orders
• Assess and manage patients with moderate complexity and varied diagnoses
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team on care plans
• Respond to rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, and recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation in the patient record
• Manage a typical patient load of 3–4 patients per facility guidelines
• Follow infection control and fall prevention protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (state or compact license)
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or step-down unit experience
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient management
• ADN or BSN

Preferred Qualifications

• PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse)
• Previous travel nursing experience

Apply today to join a clinical team dedicated to quality patient care.