Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Credentialing and onboarding support

Dedicated assignment support

Direct deposit weekly pay

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Atlanta, GA, working in the Pulmonary/Thoracic PCU. The 13-week assignment starts 11/16/2026 with 36 hours per week and 12-hour shifts (2x3 days) in a hospital setting.

You will deliver direct care to adult PCU patients, perform assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team while meeting holiday coverage requirements. Active RN license and BLS are required; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an intermediate/step-down or PCU
• Active RN license to practice as a registered nurse
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
• Proficiency with PCU equipment and post-operative care
• Ability to work in a high-acuity PCU environment and manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for intermediate/step-down medical and surgical patients in the PCU, including post-operative thoracic and cardiopulmonary cases
• Conduct ongoing patient assessments, monitor vital signs, respiratory status, neuro checks, and respond to clinical changes
• Administer medications and IV therapies, manage infusions, monitor labs, and adjust care plans as ordered
• Support respiratory management and coordinate with physicians on oxygen needs and ventilatory status
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and revise individualized care plans; communicate with patients and families
• Document accurately in the chart and ensure patient safety, escalating concerns as needed
• Perform NIHSS assessments where applicable and participate in neurologic monitoring
• Assist with discharge planning, patient education, and transition of care

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS preferred

2+ years RN

PCU experience

IV therapy

Tools

PCU equipment

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – PCU (Pulmonary/Thoracic – RN Intermediate / Step-Down) in Atlanta, GA. Travel assignment starting 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,647 – $1,721 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: 2x3 Days. Work setting: hospital. This assignment requires providing skilled, compassionate care to adult patients in a high-acuity PCU environment and coordinating with the care team to support positive patient outcomes.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,647 – $1,721 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 2x3 Days (12-hour shifts)
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: hospital-based PCU with diverse patient population
• Holiday coverage: must work 2 major holidays of the 3 (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day) and 1 minor holiday (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve)

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for intermediate/step-down medical and surgical patients in the PCU, including post-operative thoracic and cardiopulmonary cases
• Conduct ongoing patient assessments, monitor vital signs, respiratory status, neuro checks, and promptly respond to clinical changes
• Administer medications and IV therapies, manage infusions, monitor labs, and adjust care plans as ordered
• Support respiratory management, including patients on RA to BIPAP or Optiflow, and coordinate with physicians on oxygen needs and ventilatory status
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and revise individualized care plans; communicate clearly with patients and families
• Document accurately in the chart and ensure patient safety, including escalation of concerns to the charge nurse or provider as needed
• Perform NIHSS assessments when applicable and participate in neurologic monitoring for appropriate patients
• Assist with discharge planning, patient education, and transition of care

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in an intermediate/step-down or PCU specialty
• Active RN license to practice as a registered nurse
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred
• Ability to work in a high-acuity PCU environment and manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with common PCU equipment, IV therapy, and post-operative care
• Willingness to work holiday coverage as defined for the assignment

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist with onboarding and during the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the duration of the contract
• Direct deposit weekly pay