Registered Nurse - PCU

DetailsClient NameEmory Long-Term Acute CareJob TypeTravelOfferingNursingProfessionRegistered NurseSpecialtyPCUJob ID38575241Weekly Pay$2377.06 Shift DetailsShift7:00 PM - 7:00 AMScheduled Hours36Job Order DetailsStart Date 12/07/2026 End Date 03/06/2027 Duration13 Week(s) Job DescriptionRequirements: Active RN license in state of practice (or compact license as applicable)BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policyBLS and ACLS certification requiredPCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse) preferred 1+ years of PCU/step-down experience requiredExperience with telemetry monitoring and moderate-acuity patient managementDuties: Provide nursing care to patients requiring closer monitoring than Med-Surg but not ICU-level careContinuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, identifying and responding to changes in conditionAdminister medications, including select IV drips, per physician ordersAssess, monitor, and manage patients transitioning from ICU or at risk of clinical deteriorationCollaborate with physicians, intensivists, and interdisciplinary team on plan of careRespond to rapid response and code interventions as neededEducate patients and families on condition, treatment plan, and recovery processAccurately document assessments, interventions, and patient response in the EMRManage a moderate patient load per facility acuity and staffing guidelines (typically 3-4 patients) Ensure infection control and fall prevention protocols are followedClient DetailsAddress450 N Candler StCityDecaturStateGAZip Code30030Job Board DisclaimerCompensation rates, benefits, and assignment details are subject to change and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, location, client requirements, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Final employment terms are confirmed at the time of offer and onboarding.