Travel Progressive Care Unit RN - $2,181 per week

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: ASAP Duration: 17 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Opportunity: RN - PCU Stepdown Job Details: • Work 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 AM or 6:45 PM • Every other weekend requirement • Minimum 2 full years of PCU/Stepdown experience in large hospital setting required • At least 1 successful travel assignment required - no first-time travelers • Must live 75 miles from facility based on driver's license address • Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS preferred • Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips using Phillips monitoring system • Work with various cardiac drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine, heparin • Handle BiPap, CPAP, vapotherm, and high flow oxygen (no full ventilators) • 3-shift floor-specific orientation provided • Patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide ratio of 1:10 • May float to ICU for stepdown patients or task in ICU if unable to take ICU-level patients • Care for post-operative cardiac surgery patients, cardiovascular procedures, CHF, and arrhythmias • Must be flexible to work holidays and days around holidays as needed • Dress code: Caribbean blue scrubs, natural hair color only, no fake nails, no facial piercings, no visible tattoos • Use MEDITECH electronic medical record system • Work in 44-bed unit with fast patient turnover averaging 12-16 admissions/discharges per shift Facility: This healthcare facility operates a specialized 44-bed cardiology stepdown unit providing comprehensive cardiac care services. The facility maintains 24/7 hospitalist coverage, respiratory therapy, pharmacy services, and PICC team support. The cardiac stepdown unit is divided into two sections - one focusing on cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery patients, and another handling smaller procedures, drips, and CHF patients. The facility emphasizes high-quality cardiac care with advanced monitoring capabilities and experienced clinical staff. Location: Albany, GA Albany offers a moderate-sized city atmosphere with a population of 80,000, providing a comfortable balance between urban amenities and small-town charm. The location provides convenient access to major destinations with Atlanta just 175 miles away and beautiful Florida beaches within driving distance, making it an ideal base for healthcare professionals seeking both career opportunities and recreational options. Adex Job ID 1044258. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009. Benefits Referral bonusaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a

Created: 2026-03-04