Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Start date: 09/21/2026. Duration: 16 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,298 to $2,480 per week. Guaranteed hours: 48 per week. Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts, 4 nights per week. Travel - Temporary Assignment in a hospital-based unit. This assignment supports a PCU/IMCU capable team with a patient mix that includes high-acuity conditions and complex care needs.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,298–$2,480 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 hours per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts, 4 nights per week
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Setting: IMCU/PCU travel assignment in a hospital-based unit located in Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for IMCU/PCU patients with high-acuity conditions, including sepsis, heart failure, hypertensive emergencies, respiratory failure, COPD, chronic kidney disease, substance use, and encephalopathy.
- Monitor patient status, interpret assessment findings, and respond to evolving clinical conditions; manage heparin drips and other IV therapies per protocol.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; ensure timely administration and accurate documentation in the EHR.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (physicians, case management, and ancillary staff) to coordinate care plans, rounds, and discharge planning.
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and quality standards; observe and report changes in patient conditions and escalate as needed.
- Uphold unit protocols with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio around 1:4; participate in routine care coordination and timely documentation.

Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in PCU/IMCU or a closely related high-acuity unit
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- Ability to work the night shift and participate in a 16-week travel assignment
- Willingness to work in a hospital-based IMCU/PCU environment with acute care responsibilities
- Flexibility to adapt to unit procedures, rapid changes in patient status, and teamwork in a high-paced setting

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout 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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift

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