PCU / Stepdown

Intermediate Care / PCU — Night Shift | Atlanta, GA

This 89-week contract places you in a combined Intermediate Care and Overflow unit, working nights on a 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3×12 schedule with 36 guaranteed hours per week.

Unit Overview

The unit is divided into two areas with distinct but related patient populations:

• Intermediate Care: Manages higher-acuity patients requiring advanced respiratory support including supplemental oxygen, BiPAP, tracheostomies, and mechanical ventilation.
• Overflow Area: An open-bay unit caring for lower-acuity intermediate care patients, primarily serving to decompress the emergency department. Patients are typically transitioned to medical-surgical floors as inpatient beds become available.

All patients across both areas may be on continuous infusions including heparin, insulin, and cardiac drips.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in a comparable setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Comfort managing a mixed-acuity population with potential float between unit areas

Contract Details

• Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 3×12
• Guaranteed Hours: 36/week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 14, 2026