Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,822 to $1,930 per week in Rome, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Rome, GA
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,822 to $1,930 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: 6/29/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified PCU RN in Rome, Georgia, 30149!

JOB DESCRIPTION
RN - PCU

About Facility:
o 304 Turner McCall Blvd, Rome, GA 30165
o 361 licensed beds
o Level 2 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital? Yes, Residency Program
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
Department Information:
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 2 years in requested specialty
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Will consider, not preferred
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
ED:
o General ED population for Level 2 Trauma Chest Pain/Cardiac events, Stroke, Trauma GSW, Stabbings, MVC, Falls, etc.; Respiratory illnesses, Seizures, Abdominal illnesses and infections, ETOH/CIWA, IVDA, Mental Health
Medical-Surgical Floors:
o 3 MedSurg (Overflow & Difficult to place patients 27 beds): Syncope, Fever and Chills, Intractable N/V, Failure to thrive, Cellulitis, Vascular dementia, Cerebrovascular disease, History of CVA.
o 3 North (Oncology 20 beds): Immunocompromise patients, Cancer pts , end of life care, respite, palliative care patients, do chemo infusions (This floor will be moving to 2 MedSurg on Northeast building soon).
o 4 East (Ortho 16 beds): Medical and surgical ortho patients including fractures of different bones and joints (open & closed), MVC, trauma, Buck s traction.
o 4 South (General Surgery & Trauma 36 beds): Ureteral stone, Goiter, Hernia, Uterine Fibroids, Renal Mass, Diverticulitis with perforation, MVC, trauma, Bowel Obstruction, Breast Cancer for Mastectomy, Hematuria (irrigation), Fetal demise, DNC.
o 4 Central (Pulmonology 22 beds): Acute respiratory failure, Hyperglycemia, Sepsis, Metabolic Encephalopathy, Dementia, COPD, Acute Kidney Injury, Failure to thrive, Pneumonia (This floor takes glucommander).
o 6 Central (Vascular & Bariatric Surgery 19 beds): End stage renal disease, Foot ulcer, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Morbid Obesity (take vascular and gastric bypass surgeries, also take glucommander).
Critical Care Areas:
o 4 West (Neurology Stepdown 23 beds): Stroke, Seizures, Back pain, Lumbar surgery, s/p craniotomy, lumbar drains, AMS, Aphasia (This floor takes glucommander, Cardiac titratable drips).
o 5 West (Cardiac Stepdown 34 beds): Chest pain, S/p Cardiac angiography with or without PTCA, CHF, Cardiomyopathy, Pneumonia, Palpitations, Syncope, Arrythmias, Angioedema, Hyponatremia, AMS, Sepsis, Acute Coronary Syndrome, A-Fib, Heart Block (takes glucommander, cardiac titratable drips, also do aqua pheresis).
o Observation unit (Decision Unit & Overflow for 5 West 11 beds): Facial numbness, CAD, A-Fib with RVR, Stroke-like symptoms, Chest pain, right or left sided weakness, Acute respiratory failure (takes cardiac titratable drips, bedside cardiac monitors in all rooms).
o ICU (Medical, Surgical, Neuro, Cardiac all combined 26 beds): Drug overdose, Psychosis, MI, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, MVC, Sepsis, ARF, AAA, Acute hypoxic respiratory failure, Hypoglycemia, Pneumonia, Suicide attempt (has pts on Life link, CRRT, Intra-aortic balloon pump).
Required License, National Certification, Certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, etc.), or other position specific requirements such as Driver's License and/or Insurance:
o PCU and Med/Tele RN: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and CPI (we will offer this if they do not have CPI) for all nurses
Skills required:
o PCU RN: PCU skills arrhythmia monitoring, knowledge of cardiac titratable drips
At our facility, we require 2 nurses to place foley catheter
Support within the Department:
o CNA/ Nurse techs
o Respiratory Therapists
o Phlebotomists
o Educator
o Staffing specialist
o Timekeeper/ Payroll specialist
o Safety sitters
o Virtual Patient Observers (VPO)
o Virtual RN (currently on 4 West)
o Security
Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o Department specific Equipment- depends on the units, Glucommander, cardiac monitors, Precision BBG monitor, specialty beds, alarms, bed and chair alarms, BiPap, ventilators, Alaris pumps, Virtual RN, Virtual Patient Observer.
Floating: If yes, where?
o All med surg and Critical Care Areas (including ED boarders). If ICU or ER, we do use those as well.
Orientation (facility and unit):
o 1st week: NEO (Monday Friday 8:00am-4:30 pm)
o 2nd week: 2-3 days departmental (on the floor)
Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: Every other
o On call? If so, what is that schedule? If census is low, you may be asked to be on call, but this is rare.
o Holiday Expectations: 70% of holidays
o RTO Requests: If participating in SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing can we approve up to 7 days of RTO on your behalf, if traveler extends contract to accommodate? Yes
o Shift times: 7a-7p and 7p-7a for med surg and critical care, ER may vary
o Schedule cycle (how many weeks): 13
Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy
o Parking: Free? Yes
o Department Culture: Teamwork, work as 1 group, speak up if you need help, assist when you see someone that needs help, answer call lights and rover phones timely. Telemetry is a priority and should be answered quickly and respond to the patient quickly.

CUSTOM FIELDS
SimpliFi Job Status
SimpliFi Job Status Notes
Shift
12hr Night Shift - 36
Shift Information
1900-0700
SimpliFi Clinical Interviewing- Yes/No
Yes
On Call, Call Back Requirements
If census is low, you may be asked to be on call, but this is rare.
Weekend Rotation
EOW
Holiday Requirements
70% of holidays
Floating Requirements
All med surg and Critical Care Areas (including ED boarders). If ICU or ER, we do use those as well.

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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