Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU, travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. Start date 06/01/2026 for 13 weeks. Earn $1,676–$1,812 per week with 36 guaranteed hours on a 2x3-day shift in a 28-bed PCU/IMCU unit caring for cardiac patients. This is a hospital-based, travel nursing opportunity focused on progressive care and intermediate cardiac care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,676–$1,812 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 days
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Setting: 28-bed PCU/IMCU with cardiac population in a hospital environment
- Population and scope: STEMI, NSTEMI, CTS, CP; cardiac drips and inotropes as ordered

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adult patients in PCU/IMCU with cardiac conditions, aligned with evidence-based practices.
- Monitor telemetry, interpret vitals and rhythm strips, recognize deterioration, and escalate promptly to the care team.
- Administer medications and infusions typical of cardiac populations, including Milrinone, Dobutamine, and vasopressors, with careful titration and monitoring for adverse effects.
- Manage STEMI/NSTEMI patient care, chest pain evaluation, and coordination of rapid response or cath lab activation as ordered; collaborate with cardiology and multidisciplinary teams.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record; participate in discharge planning and patient education.
- Maintain patient safety and comfort, adhere to BLS/ACLS protocols, and uphold nurse-to-patient ratios (typical 1:3-4) in a high-acuity PCU/IMCU setting.
- Complete onboarding tasks such as loading all demographic information and badge photo in the system as part of the assignment start process.

Requirements
- Active registered nurse license (state of practice); appropriate licensing for the travel assignment in the listed location
- Documented PCU experience in prior work history
- BLS and ACLS certifications current at start of assignment
- Experience with cardiac care, including monitoring and managing patients with myocardial infarction and related conditions, and familiarity with inotropic infusions and vasopressors
- Ability to work in a 28-bed PCU/IMCU environment with a 1:3–4 patient ratio and to participate in a 2x3-day travel assignment in the Atlanta area
- Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to load demographic information and complete onboarding requirements

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- Dedicated on-site and remote assignment support throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
- Ongoing recruiter and travel support to address needs during the assignment

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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